Best map api on Reddit
39 reviews from r/webdev, r/learnjavascript, r/javascript and 5 more subreddits
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#1
Leaflet
4.4
(5)
"I'd definetely go with Leaflet.js."
"I can recommend it."
"Leaflet is simpler and sufficient for basic needs."
"Leaflet is an open-source library that provides a lightweight and customizable map interface."
"Leaflet is the easiest to make pretty."
#2
Mapbox
4.5
(4)
"I used mapbox to make my own version of AllTrails and it worked great."
"A super simple solution for a local area."
"The free version includes up to 50,000 map views per month."
"Mapbox is cheaper and useful for geolocation queries, but has a different mechanic."
#3
OpenLayers
4.0
(4)
"OpenLayers allows for more complex functionalities."
"OpenLayers is another open-source JavaScript library for displaying maps."
"OpenLayers is probably the easiest to use."
"OpenLayers is a great choice for using OpenStreetMap as a street layer."
#4
Cloudmade
5.0
(2)
"Sounds like it would be right up your alley."
"I have a project coming up where I intend on using Leaflet from CloudMade. Might be worth taking a look for you."
#5
OpenStreetMap
5.0
(2)
"Take a look at OpenStreetMap."
"The OpenLayers plugin is great for adding custom POIs with interactive descriptions."
#6
4.5
(2)
"Google Maps is recommended for displaying stuff and is free on mobile."
"The free version has usage limits but would serve your purpose."
#7
TomTom
4.0
(2)
"We use TomTom tiles, super cheap and generous free tier as well."
"TomTom is more expensive than Mapbox but has easy clustering out of the box."
#8
Bing Maps
4.0
(2)
"Bing is the slickest."
"Bing has a map api and yahoo has one too but I havent used them."
#9
MapKit
5.0
(1)
"MapKit has been my go to mapping API."
#10
ArcGIS
5.0
(1)
"The BEST way to make interactive maps online today."
#11
MapLibre
5.0
(1)
"The docs are very good, and there are good libs to integrate it declaratively into react."
#12
Syncfusion
5.0
(1)
"Syncfusion offers a free community license and great visual stories for mobile and web."
#13
Microsoft
5.0
(1)
"Bing Maps is looking fairly slick."
#14
Parse
4.0
(1)
"If you're looking for a free backend w/ user location you can try Parse."
#15
Firebase
4.0
(1)
"I implemented something like this using Firebase for storing user locations."
#16
Netzgesta
4.0
(1)
"Fully customizable but will take some tweaking/graphics to get zoom/pan."
#17
Maps
4.0
(1)
"Maps is the best and most documented mapping API IMO."
#18
HERE
4.0
(1)
"We use HERE with Leaflet in React and are happy with it. Documentation has been pretty good and HERE has a solid free layer for getting your application going."
#19
Deep Zoom
4.0
(1)
"Deep Zoom can be used to make your tiles."
#20
GeoServer
4.0
(1)
"GeoServer is a reliable OSS map server for additional geographic data."
#21
MapServer
4.0
(1)
"MapServer is another excellent OSS map server option."
#22
Polymaps
4.0
(1)
"It's very easy to use but requires that you provide the geojson data."
#23
Google Maps
3.0
(1)
"The only jQuery plugins for maps that I know of use google maps."
#24
CloudMade
3.0
(1)
"The Leaflet API looks promising for geographic data display."
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