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OpenLayers

Full-featured open-source library for web GIS applications

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What is OpenLayers?

OpenLayers is a powerful open-source JavaScript library for web maps, with strong support for projections, OGC services (WMS, WFS, WMTS), vector tiles and editing.

Key features

  • Any projection
  • WMS, WFS, WMTS support
  • Vector tiles
  • Drawing and editing interactions

Pricing

Model
Open source
Starts at
Free
Free tier
Free to use
Software licence
BSD-2-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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