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MapLibre Native
Open Source
Open-source native mapping engine for vector maps across mobile, desktop, and embedded platforms.
License
BSD-2-Clause
About
MapLibre Native is a C++ mapping engine for rendering MapLibre vector-tile styles in native applications. It supports iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, Windows, Node.js, and framework integrations, with GPU acceleration through OpenGL, Metal, Vulkan, and WebGPU. It originated as a fork of Mapbox GL Native after Mapbox changed its license.
Features
- Renders MapLibre vector-tile styles
- Targets mobile and desktop applications
- Uses modern graphics APIs for acceleration
- Provides Android and iOS SDKs
- Supports Node.js and Qt integrations
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
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Details
- Type
- Library
- Pricing
- open-source
- License
- BSD-2-Clause
- API
- sdk
- Hosting
- Self-host
Platforms
ios
android
linux
macos
windows
Languages
C++
Swift
Kotlin
Java
Data formats
MVT
GeoJSON
Raster imagery