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MapLibre GL JS

Open-source vector map rendering for the web and mobile

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What is MapLibre GL JS?

MapLibre GL JS is an open-source, WebGL-based library for rendering vector tile maps in the browser. It is a community fork of Mapbox GL JS v1 and works with any vector tile source, including self-hosted PMTiles. MapLibre Native covers iOS and Android.

Key features

  • WebGL vector tile rendering
  • Style spec compatible with Mapbox styles
  • 3D terrain and extrusions
  • Native iOS and Android SDKs

Strengths

  • No vendor lock-in
  • Works with any tile provider

Limitations

  • Styling has a learning curve

Pricing

Model
Open source
Starts at
Free
Free tier
Free to use
Software licence
BSD-3-Clause

Prices change often. Check the official pricing page before you buy.

Licensing & map usage

Commercial useAllowed
Export / print map imagesAllowed
Offline use / cachingAllowed

Summary only, not legal advice. The provider's current terms always apply.

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