Google Maps vs OpenLayers vs 

Google Maps

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Pros of Google Maps
Pros of OpenLayers
  • 253
    Free
  • 136
    Address input through maps api
  • 82
    Sharable Directions
  • 47
    Google Earth
  • 46
    Unique
  • 3
    Custom maps designing
  • 15
    Flexibility
  • 11
    Maturity
  • 8
    Open Source
  • 7
    Incredibly comprehensive, excellent support
  • 4
    Extensible
  • 4
    Strong community
  • 4
    Choice of map providers
  • 3
    Low Level API
  • 1
    OpenStreetMap
Cons of Google Maps
Cons of OpenLayers
  • 5
    Google Attributions and logo
  • 2
    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 companies use Google Maps?
    What companies use OpenLayers?
    What tools integrate with Google Maps?
    What tools integrate with OpenLayers?