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Leaflet vs OpenStreetMap

A side-by-side look at Leaflet and OpenStreetMap. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Leaflet

Leaflet

Development

Leaflet is an open-source JavaScript library for mobile-friendly interactive maps. It is lightweight yet powerful, simple to use, and customizable. Leaflet excels at online maps and works across all major desktop and mobile platforms.

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OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap

Travel & Location

OpenStreetMap is a free, open-source, crowd-sourced map of the world. Volunteers collect map data using GPS devices, aerial imagery, local knowledge, and other free sources to create and update the map database.

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