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, VersaTiles, MapLibre and Protomaps.

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  1. 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

    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

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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.

    54 Leaflet alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    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. MapLibre icon

    MapLibre

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

    17 MapLibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. 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.

    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. GRASS GIS icon

    GRASS GIS

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    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
    Attribute table manager under the Tcl/Tk GUI
     
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    OpenMapTiles screenshot 1
     
  10. Map3 icon

    Map3

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    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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    Map3 screenshot 1
     
  11. RepresentMap icon

    RepresentMap

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    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
     
  12. mapcn icon

    mapcn

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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
    mapcn screenshot 1
     
  13. Gleo icon

    Gleo

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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
    Gleo screenshot 1
     
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