MapTiler Server vs deck.gl
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted maps & gis options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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MapTiler Server
Host OpenStreetMap vector tiles, satellite imagery, own geodata and
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deck.gl
WebGL-powered framework for large-scale data visualization on maps
| Feature | MapTiler Server | deck.gl |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Maps & GIS | Maps & GIS |
| License | ⊘ Proprietary | MIT |
| Language | Unknown | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 14,360 |
| First released | 2020 | 2016 |
| Replaces | — | Mapbox visualization, ArcGIS |
Why pick each one
Choose MapTiler Server if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Unknown
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose deck.gl if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Mature project with 14.4k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is MapTiler Server or deck.gl better?
Neither is universally better. deck.gl has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are MapTiler Server and deck.gl free and open-source?
Yes. MapTiler Server is licensed under ⊘ Proprietary and deck.gl under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MapTiler Server and deck.gl with Docker?
MapTiler Server: check the project docs for container support. deck.gl: check the project docs for container support.