Google Maps vs OpenLayers vs TileStache

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Pros of Google Maps
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    Free
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    Address input through maps api
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    Sharable Directions
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    Google Earth
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    Unique
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    Custom maps designing
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    Flexibility
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    Maturity
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    Open Source
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    Incredibly comprehensive, excellent support
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    Extensible
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    Strong community
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    Choice of map providers
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    Low Level API
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    OpenStreetMap
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    Cons of Google Maps
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      Google Attributions and logo
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      Only map allowed alongside google place autocomplete
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        What is Google Maps?

        Create rich applications and stunning visualisations of your data, leveraging the comprehensiveness, accuracy, and usability of Google Maps and a modern web platform that scales as you grow.

        What is OpenLayers?

        An opensource javascript library to load, display and render maps from multiple sources on web pages.

        What is TileStache?

        TileStache is a Python-based server application that can serve up map tiles based on rendered geographic data. You might be familiar with TileCache, the venerable open source WMS server from MetaCarta. TileStache is similar, but we hope simpler and better-suited to the needs of designers and cartographers.

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            It is the leading independent location technology specialist, shaping mobility with highly accurate maps, navigation, real-time traffic info and services.
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            It is the only complete API development environment, used by nearly five million developers and more than 100,000 companies worldwide.
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