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Top 12 Open-Source Alternatives to Google Maps API

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QGIS OpenStreetMap GRASS GIS Geocode Earth OpenLayers OpenMapTiles Carto Leaflet Radar OpenRouteService.org

Summary

The top open-source alternatives to Google Maps API are QGIS, OpenStreetMap, and GRASS GIS. One of the criteria for ordering this list is the number of mentions that products have on reliable external sources. You can suggest additional sources through the form here.
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    Spatial visualization and decision-making tools for everyone
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Maps #Web Mapping #Mapping And GIS 2 social mentions

  2. OpenStreetMap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Maps #Web Mapping #Collaborative Maps 130 social mentions

  3. GRASS GIS is a free Geographic Information System (GIS) software used for geospatial data management and analysis, image processing, graphics/maps production, spatial modeling, and visualization.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Data Analysis #Image Processing And Management #Maps 10 social mentions

  4. Build smarter location experiences with our fast, accurate & affordable geocoding solutions.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source
    • Paid
    • Free Trial
    • $100 / Monthly

    #Geolocation API #Geolocation #Maps 6 social mentions

  5. A high-performance, feature-packed library for all your mapping needs.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Maps #Web Mapping #Business & Commerce 32 social mentions

  6. 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

    #Maps #Web Mapping #Developer Tools 15 social mentions

  7. 7
    The future of GIS? It’s Spatial Data Science. CARTO is the world’s leading Location Intelligence platform for Data Scientists, Developers and Analysts in Enterprise.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Maps #Web Mapping #Mapping And GIS 10 social mentions

  8. Leaflet is a modern, lightweight open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Development Tools #Javascript UI Libraries #Maps 147 social mentions

  9. 9
    Radar - Location sharing for friends and teams.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Geolocation #IP Data #Maps

  10. The spatial services API with plenty of features.
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Operating Systems #Maps #Network & Admin 16 social mentions

  11. The reference implementation of the Open Geospatial Consortiums WFS and WMS services, GeoServer is...
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Maps #Web Mapping #Mapping And GIS 12 social mentions

  12. MapServer is an Open Source platform for publishing spatial data and interactive mapping...
    Pricing:
    • Open Source

    #Maps #Web Mapping #Mapping And GIS 3 social mentions

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