Mapbox Alternative

Maps for Developers vs Mapbox

Same great developer experience, plus property data and simpler pricing. The MapLibre-powered Mapbox alternative.

Feature Comparison

FeatureMaps for DevelopersMapbox
Property Parcel Data
150M+ parcels with owner info
Zero Egress Fees
Cloudflare R2 powered
Simple Flat Pricing
$49.99/mo vs usage-based
Mapbox GL Compatible
Same API, seamless migration
Vector Tiles
Optimized tile format
3D Terrain
High-resolution elevation
Custom Styles
Full style customization
Offline Maps
Download packages
On-Premise Option
Enterprise deployment

Why switch from Mapbox?

Property Data

Mapbox doesn't offer property parcel data. We have 150M+ parcels with owner names, property values, and boundaries.

Simpler Pricing

No more calculating MAUs and load factors. $49.99/mo gets you 100,000 requests/day. Zero egress fees.

Open Source Core

Built on MapLibre GL JS. No proprietary lock-in. Self-host on your infrastructure with PMTiles.

Easy Migration from Mapbox

Since we use MapLibre GL JS (a Mapbox GL fork), migration is straightforward

// Before (Mapbox)
import mapboxgl from 'mapbox-gl'
mapboxgl.accessToken = 'pk.xxx'
const map = new mapboxgl.Map({ ... })

// After (Maps for Developers)
import { MapsForDevelopers } from '@mapsfordevelopers/js'
const map = new MapsForDevelopers({
  apiKey: 'mfd_live_xxx',
  ...
})

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maps for Developers compatible with Mapbox GL JS?

Yes. Our SDK is fully compatible with Mapbox GL JS styling and APIs, making migration seamless for existing projects.

How does pricing compare to Mapbox?

Mapbox uses complex usage-based pricing that can be unpredictable. We offer transparent flat-rate pricing at $49.99/mo with clear limits and no surprise bills.

Can I use my existing Mapbox styles?

Yes. Our platform supports Mapbox style specifications. Most existing styles work with minimal or no changes required.

Do you offer a style editor?

We provide professionally designed base styles and full customization via our style specification. Enterprise customers get access to our style editor tool.

Ready to switch?

Start with our free tier. No credit card required.