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Getting to the bottom of web map performance

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  1. Design and host maps with OpenStreetMap vector tiles and open-source tools. Maps are compatible with Leaflet, Mapbox GL SDKs, GIS, WMTS/WMS, XYZ map tiles, etc.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't OpenLayers (https://openlayers.org/) mostly just a client side library for the displaying of maps, much like Leaflet (https://leafletjs.com/)? To have your own tile server, you'd probably want something like OpenMapTiles (https://openmaptiles.org/) or another alternative like Tilemaker (https://tilemaker.org/).

    #Maps #Web Mapping #Tool 13 social mentions

  2. A high-performance, feature-packed library for all your mapping needs.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't OpenLayers (https://openlayers.org/) mostly just a client side library for the displaying of maps, much like Leaflet (https://leafletjs.com/)? To have your own tile server, you'd probably want something like OpenMapTiles (https://openmaptiles.org/) or another alternative like Tilemaker (https://tilemaker.org/).

    #B2B SaaS #Business & Commerce #Maps 28 social mentions

  3. Leaflet is a modern, lightweight open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't OpenLayers (https://openlayers.org/) mostly just a client side library for the displaying of maps, much like Leaflet (https://leafletjs.com/)? To have your own tile server, you'd probably want something like OpenMapTiles (https://openmaptiles.org/) or another alternative like Tilemaker (https://tilemaker.org/).

    #Maps #Interactive Maps #Development Tools 123 social mentions

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