OpenLayers AlternativesMap Services & GIS Software like OpenLayers

OpenLayers is described as 'High-performance, feature-packed library for all your mapping needs' and is a Map service in the travel & location category. There are more than 25 alternatives to OpenLayers for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, Linux, iPhone and Mac apps. The best OpenLayers alternative is OpenFreeMap, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenLayers are Leaflet, VersaTiles, Mapbox Studio and Protomaps.

More about OpenLayers
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
OpenLayers alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. OpenFreeMap icon

    OpenFreeMap

     15 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
    "Liberty" default map style
     

    • OpenFreeMap is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to OpenLayers.

    • OpenFreeMap is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenLayers.

    • OpenFreeMap is Free and Open SourceOpenLayers is also Free and Open Source
    • OpenFreeMap is Privacy focused and CustomizableOpenLayers is not according to our users
  2. Leaflet icon

    Leaflet

     58 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    54 Leaflet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    Leaflet with clustering
     
  4. VersaTiles icon

    VersaTiles

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    53 VersaTiles alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

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

    • VersaTiles is Free and Open SourceOpenLayers is also Free and Open Source
    • VersaTiles is Privacy focusedOpenLayers is not according to our users
  5. Mapbox Studio icon

    Mapbox Studio

     29 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    77 Mapbox Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Mapbox Studio screenshot 1
     
  6. Protomaps icon

    Protomaps

     2 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • Protomaps is the most popular SaaS alternative to OpenLayers.

    • Protomaps is Free and Open SourceOpenLayers is also Free and Open Source
  7. MapLibre icon

    MapLibre

     4 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

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

    16 MapLibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. ArcGIS icon

    ArcGIS

     18 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    ArcGIS offers unique capabilities and flexible licensing for applying location-based analytics to your business practices.

    52 ArcGIS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    ArcGIS screenshot 1
     

    • ArcGIS is the most popular Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to OpenLayers.

    • ArcGIS is the most popular commercial alternative to OpenLayers.

    • ArcGIS is Paid and ProprietaryOpenLayers is Free and Open Source
  10. Felt icon

    Felt

     3 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    54 Felt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Felt screenshot 1
     
  11. Mapify IoT icon

    Mapify IoT

     Like
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    Mapify is an end-to-end platform to manage and process real-time geospatial data and generate real-time insights.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Style your layers according to the values of the data attributes, which will allow you to present location data visualizations to your users in a way that is readable and attractive. No need to code, just drag-and-drop.
     
  12. GRASS GIS icon

    GRASS GIS

     26 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    GRASS GIS (Geographic Resources Analysis Support System) is an open source, free software (FOSS) Geographical Information System (GIS) with raster, topological, vector, image processing, and visualization functionality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Attribute table manager under the Tcl/Tk GUI
     
  13. OpenMapTiles icon

    OpenMapTiles

     9 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    OpenMapTiles screenshot 1
     
  14. MapTiler Cloud icon

    MapTiler Cloud

     13 likes
    Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    After you crate a free account
     
12 of 25 OpenLayers alternatives