OpenStreetMap: The free, editable map of the world built by volunteers. Tippecanoe: Build vector tilesets from large GeoJSON.
| OpenStreetMap | Tippecanoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Basemaps & Map Tiles | Geodata Utilities & Converters |
| Pricing model | Free | Open source |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Software licence | ODbL (data) | BSD-2-Clause |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web, Data download | Command line, macOS, Linux |
| Made by | OpenStreetMap Foundation | — |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Allowed | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Allowed | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 10 | 1 |
| Visit | Visit |
OpenStreetMap features
- Global map data under ODbL
- Editable by anyone
- Data extracts and full planet downloads
- Foundation for most open map services
Data is licensed under ODbL: free to use, including commercially, with attribution. Produced works such as map images can carry any licence; derivative databases must stay under ODbL. The standard tile server at tile.openstreetmap.org follows a strict usage policy and must not be used for heavy traffic or bulk downloading.
OpenStreetMap alternativesTippecanoe features
- MBTiles and PMTiles output
- Feature dropping by zoom
- Handles huge datasets
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.