Embeddable Maps mature
Leaflet
Lightweight interactive maps library
42.0K stars
100 contributors
Since 2011
Lightweight interactive maps library
License
BSD-2-Clause
Min RAM
16 MB
Min CPUs
1 core
Scaling
single_node
Complexity
beginner
Performance
medium
Self-hostable
✓
K8s native
✕
Offline
✕
Pricing
fully free
Docs quality
good
Vendor lock-in
none
Use cases
- ✓ Embed interactive maps in web apps
- ✓ Location-based service interfaces
- ✓ Geographic data visualization
- ✓ Store locator widgets
Anti-patterns / when NOT to use
- ✕ Less 3D support than MapLibre
- ✕ No built-in geocoding
- ✕ Tile server needed for custom maps
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Technical specs
Language
JavaScript
API type
SDK
Protocols
HTTP
Deployment
npmcdn
Community
GitHub stars 42.0K
Contributors 100
Commit frequency weekly
Plugin ecosystem large
Backing Volodymyr Agafonkin
Funding community
Release
Latest version
— Last release —
Since 2011
Best fit
Team size
solosmallmedium
Industries
general