Mapbox vs MapLibre

Is MapLibre a good alternative to Mapbox? Here’s what you need to know.

MapLibre

Free

Open-source map rendering library. Mapbox GL JS fork.

MapLibre GL JS is a free, open-source map rendering library forked from Mapbox GL JS. Vector tile rendering with WebGL for smooth, interactive maps. No API key required. Community-maintained with SDKs for web, iOS, and Android.

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Why switch from Mapbox?

Indie pricing — no enterprise markup or per-seat fees
Direct maker support — talk to the person who built it
Transparent & open — many indie tools are open-source
No vendor lock-in — own your data, export anytime

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