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The best kepler.gl alternatives

5 tools that do a similar job to kepler.gl, 5 of them open source. Each entry says what it does and who it suits, so you can pick the one that fits instead of the most famous.

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kepler.gl

Open-source web tool and React component for visualizing large geolocation datasets on maps.

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    visx

    Open source · MIT · ★ 21.1k

    A set of reusable React building blocks for drawing custom charts, built on d3 math.

    Best for: React developers who want full control over how a chart looks and behaves; Teams building their own reusable chart library on top of shared components

    Full review kepler.gl vs visx
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    Plotly.js

    Open source · MIT · ★ 18.4k

    A JavaScript library for drawing interactive charts in web pages, also the engine behind Plotly in Python and

    Best for: Web developers who want interactive charts in their own site or app; Data analysts who already use Python or R Plotly and want to understand the JavaScript side

    Full review kepler.gl vs Plotly.js
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    deck.gl

    Open source · MIT · ★ 14.7k

    A GPU-accelerated framework for drawing large data sets as layers on maps and 3D views.

    Best for: Developers building interactive maps or geospatial dashboards over large data sets; Teams who need GPU rendering for tens of thousands of points or shapes

    Full review kepler.gl vs deck.gl
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    G6

    Open source · MIT · ★ 12.4k

    A JavaScript/TypeScript library for drawing and analyzing interactive graphs and network data in the browser.

    Best for: Frontend developers building interactive network or relationship diagrams in a web app; Teams that need graph layouts such as force-directed arrangements in TypeScript or JavaScript projects

    Full review
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    Turf

    Open source · MIT · ★ 10.5k

    A JavaScript/TypeScript library for geospatial analysis on GeoJSON data, usable in browsers and Node.js.

    Best for: Developers adding map-related calculations to a website or web app; Node.js developers who need server-side GeoJSON processing

    Full review

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