Open Source OpenLayers AlternativesMap Services & GIS Software like OpenLayers

The best open source alternative to OpenLayers is OpenFreeMap. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to OpenLayers and 11 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to OpenLayers are Leaflet, MapLibre, VersaTiles and Protomaps.

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  1. OpenFreeMap icon
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
     
  2. Leaflet icon
     58 likes

    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.

    53 Leaflet alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
     
  3. MapLibre icon
     6 likes

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

    18 MapLibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. VersaTiles icon
     3 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
     
  5. Protomaps icon
     2 likes

    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)
     
  6. GRASS GIS icon
     26 likes

    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.

    37 GRASS GIS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. OpenMapTiles icon
     9 likes

    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
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  8. Map3 icon
     2 likes

    Map3 is a decentralised map network that is impartial, secure and extremely robust. It is free from control, free to participate, free base map. It is built to be governed by the Map3 community where individuals and organisations can host Map3 nodes.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  9. RepresentMap icon
     1 like

    Visualize your local tech startup community on a custom Google Map. Host everything locally on your own server, or optionally show data from Startup Genome.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. mapcn icon
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    Beautiful map components. 100% free, zero config, one command setup.

    5 mapcn alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Tailwind CSS
     
  11. Gleo icon
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    Gleo is a javascript map display library that leverages WebGL.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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