What is kepler.gl?
kepler.gl is an open-source web app for exploring large location datasets: drop in a CSV or GeoJSON and build point, arc, hexbin, heatmap and trip layers, with filtering and time playback. It runs locally in the browser.
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kepler.gl
Drag-and-drop geospatial data visualization in the browser
Key features
- Drag-and-drop CSV and GeoJSON
- Hexbin, arc, heatmap and trip layers
- Time playback and filters
- Export as image or HTML
- Jupyter widget
Strengths
- Free and very fast
- Data stays in your browser
Limitations
- Limited analysis beyond visualisation
Pricing
- Model
- Open source
- Starts at
- Free
- Free tier
- Free to use
- Software licence
- MIT
Prices change often. Check the official pricing page before you buy.
Licensing & map usage
Commercial useAllowed
Export / print map imagesWith conditions
Offline use / cachingCheck terms
AttributionBasemap attribution applies to exported images.
Summary only, not legal advice. The provider's current terms always apply.
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