Common WebGIS Map Libraries

Common front-end map framework （WebGIS frame ）

1. Leaflet

Leaflet  It is the most famous front-end map visualization library , It's open source 、 Small volume 、 The structure is clear 、 Simple and easy to use .

2. Mapbox GL JS

Mapbox GL JS  It is the latest front-end map library , Its vector compression 、 Dynamic styling and 3D performance are impressive . It is open source itself , But it usually depends on Mapbox The base map service provided by the company .

3. ArcGIS API for JS

ArcGIS API for JS  It is a more academic front-end Map Library , It is ArcGIS Part of the Development Suite , And desktop and server ArcGIS The software has good cooperation . It is not open source and the charge is not low , It is commonly used in academic scenes .

4. Openlayers

Openlayers  It is also a common front-end map library , It's open source , Compared with Leaflet More complex and complete .

5. Cesium

Cesium  It is a common library for 3D geographical visualization , Visualization on a large scale （ terrain 、 Architecture 、 The earth ） It's very common in .

6. Baidu Maps JS API / Baidu Maps API GL

Baidu Maps JS API  Is a traditional two-dimensional map , Baidu Maps API GL  It's a three-dimensional map , They rely on the backstage services provided by Baidu maps . In addition to the map service, there is also retrieval 、 Navigation 、 Real time traffic and other related services . Developers have a free quota .

7. Gould map JS API

Gould map JS API  Similar to Baidu .

8. Google Maps JS API

Google Maps JS API  There are better data overseas .

9. AntV L7

AntV L7  It is a spatial data visualization library , It can be used to build map visualization by collaboration with Gaode map .

10. Mapbox.js

Mapbox.js  yes Leaflet An extension of （ And Mapbox GL JS Different ）.