What is Protomaps?
Protomaps is an open-source system for serverless maps. Its PMTiles format stores a whole tileset in one file that can be served from cheap object storage such as S3 or Cloudflare R2, with no tile server.
Open source Open source
Protomaps
Self-host an entire world basemap as a single PMTiles file
Key features
- PMTiles single-file tile archives
- Daily world basemap builds from OpenStreetMap
- Serve from S3, R2 or any static host
- Open basemap styles for MapLibre
Strengths
- No per-request fees when self-hosted
- You control caching and offline use
Limitations
- You run your own hosting
Pricing
- Model
- Open source
- Starts at
- Free
- Free tier
- Free to use
- Software licence
- BSD-3-Clause (code); ODbL (OSM data)
Prices change often. Check the official pricing page before you buy.
Licensing & map usage
Commercial useAllowed
Export / print map imagesAllowed
Offline use / cachingAllowed
Attribution© OpenStreetMap contributors
When you host the tiles yourself, only the OpenStreetMap attribution and ODbL terms apply.
Summary only, not legal advice. The provider's current terms always apply.
Protomaps alternatives
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openstreetmap.orgThe free, editable map of the world built by volunteers
Mapbox
mapbox.comCustom map styles, vector tiles and location APIs for developers
MapTiler
maptiler.comVector map tiles, styles and hosting built on OpenStreetMap
Google Maps Platform
mapsplatform.google.comGoogle's maps, places, routes and 3D tiles APIs
Azure Maps
azure.microsoft.comMicrosoft's mapping and geospatial APIs on Azure
Stadia Maps
stadiamaps.comMap tiles, geocoding and routing on open data
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