MapLibre AlternativesMap Services and other similar apps like MapLibre

MapLibre is described as 'GL is a community-led fork derived from mapbox-gl-js before their switch to a non-OSS license' and is a Map service in the travel & location category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MapLibre for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Android, iPhone and iPad apps. The best MapLibre alternative is Google Maps, which is free. Other great apps like MapLibre are OpenFreeMap, Leaflet, VersaTiles and Mapbox Studio.

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MapLibre GL is a community-led fork derived from mapbox-gl-js before their switch to a non-OSS license.

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MapLibre alternatives page was last updated Oct 22, 2024
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  1. Google Maps icon

    Google Maps

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    Explore the world with Google Maps using real-time traffic data, turn-by-turn navigation, panoramic street views, and comprehensive route planning for cycling, hiking, and public transport across various platforms, available offline with voice-guided alerts.

    173 Google Maps alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Blackberry
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • KaiOS
    • Android Auto
    • Apple Car Play
    Google Maps screenshot 1

    Top Google Maps Features

    1.  GPS Navigation
    2.  Turn-by-turn Navigation
    3.  Route Planning
    4.  Public Transportation
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Apps with Offline Map
    7.  Cycling
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Text to Speech
    10.  Voice Navigation
    11.  Points of Interest (POI)
    12.  Hiking Maps

    Google Maps VS MapLibre

     

    • Google Maps is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to MapLibre.

    • Google Maps is the most popular free alternative to MapLibre.

    • Google Maps is Freemium and ProprietaryMapLibre is Free and Open Source
  2. OpenFreeMap icon

    OpenFreeMap

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    This software provides free, customizable map hosting from OpenStreetMap for apps and websites, with a completely open-source platform, no usage limits, registration, or user databases required. Supports self-hosting and public instance use with frequent planet data downloads.

    53 OpenFreeMap alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    OpenFreeMap screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4. OpenStreetMap icon  Openstreetmap integration
    5.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    6.  Provides map tiles
    7.  Map Maker

    OpenFreeMap VS MapLibre

     

    • OpenFreeMap is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to MapLibre.

    • OpenFreeMap is the most popular Open Source alternative to MapLibre.

    • OpenFreeMap is Free and Open SourceMapLibre is also Free and Open Source
    • OpenFreeMap is Privacy focusedMapLibre is not according to our users
  4. Leaflet icon

    Leaflet

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    Leaflet is a modern open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps. It is developed by Vladimir Agafonkin with a team of dedicated contributors. Weighing just about 28 KB of JS code, it has all the features most developers ever need for online maps.

    57 Leaflet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    Leaflet with clustering

    Leaflet Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Apps with Offline Map

    Leaflet VS MapLibre

     
  5. VersaTiles icon

    VersaTiles

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    VersaTiles is a fully open-source stack for generating, distributing, and using map tiles from OpenStreetMap data, eliminating the need for combining multiple tools. Featuring a four-step, customizable process chain, it allows flexible integration of different tile sources, servers, and frontends.

    52 VersaTiles alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
    VersaTiles screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4. OpenStreetMap icon  Openstreetmap integration
    5.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    6.  Map projections
    7.  Map Maker
    8.  Provides map tiles

    VersaTiles VS MapLibre

     

    • VersaTiles is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to MapLibre.

    • VersaTiles is Free and Open SourceMapLibre is also Free and Open Source
    • VersaTiles is Privacy focusedMapLibre is not according to our users
  6. Mapbox Studio icon

    Mapbox Studio

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    Design personalized maps with extensive Open Street Map data, integrating them into web and mobile platforms. Utilize styling tools for custom aesthetics, support real-time data overlays, 3D terrain, geospatial analytics, and encourage collaboration for comprehensive mapping solutions.

    74 Mapbox Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Mapbox Studio screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Map Maker
    3.  Location Mapping
    4.  Provides map tiles
    5.  Apps with Offline Map
    6. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    7.  Optimized for Mobile

    Mapbox Studio VS MapLibre

     
  7. Protomaps icon

    Protomaps

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    Protomaps is an open source map of the world, deployable as a single static file on cloud storage.

    56 Protomaps alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Protomaps screenshot 1

    Protomaps Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Map-Editor
    3.  Provides map tiles
    4.  Map Maker

    Protomaps VS MapLibre

     

    • Protomaps is the most popular SaaS alternative to MapLibre.

    • Protomaps is Free and Open SourceMapLibre is also Free and Open Source
  9. Felt icon

    Felt

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    Felt lets you create maps collaboratively, using world-class data, and share them in a single click. For team projects or epic adventure with friends.

    55 Felt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Felt screenshot 1

    Felt Features

    1.  Map-Editor
    2.  Map Maker

    Felt VS MapLibre

     
  10. OpenMapTiles icon

    OpenMapTiles

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    OpenMapTiles is a set of open-source tools for self-hosting of OpenStreetMap maps in more than 50 languages. It provides both raster as well as vector tiles, WMS and WMTS services for GIS programs, support for JavaScript viewers and mobile SDK.

    23 OpenMapTiles alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    OpenMapTiles screenshot 1

    OpenMapTiles Features

    1.  Apps with Offline Map
    2.  Create Maps
    3.  Based on OpenStreetMap

    OpenMapTiles VS MapLibre

     

    • OpenMapTiles is the most popular Windows alternative to MapLibre.

    • OpenMapTiles is Freemium and Open SourceMapLibre is Free and Open Source
  11. BenMaps icon

    BenMaps

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    Maps based on Mapbox.

    56 BenMaps alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    BenMaps screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking

    BenMaps VS MapLibre

     
  12. maps.earth icon

    maps.earth

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    The Headway Project was born out of a frustration with the need to send current and future location data to a corporation in order to figure out how we’re getting from A to B. Offline-only maps apps can be frustrating to use, and sometimes suffer from performance problems, poor...

    58 maps.earth alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    maps.earth screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2. OpenStreetMap icon  Openstreetmap integration

    maps.earth VS MapLibre

     
  13. MapTiler Cloud icon

    MapTiler Cloud

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    Online maps for web, mobile apps and desktop software. You can change colors, add or remove particular map elements or enhance the map with own geodata.

    31 MapTiler Cloud alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Online
    After you crate a free account

    MapTiler Cloud Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    3.  Cloud based
    4.  Apps with Offline Map

    MapTiler Cloud VS MapLibre

     
  14. OpenLayers icon

    OpenLayers

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    OpenLayers is a high-performance, feature-packed library for all your mapping needs.

    25 OpenLayers alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    OpenLayers screenshot 1

    OpenLayers VS MapLibre

     
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