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Head-to-head · Interactive Map Software

Felt vs OpenLayers

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Felt #2 in Interactive Map Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Felt
OpenLayers #4 in Interactive Map Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit OpenLayers

Felt leads on 0 checks, OpenLayers on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFelt · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Felt
  • Most featuresFelt · 2 of 2

Felt scores higher on our rubric for interactive map software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

On data refresh, Felt gives you Live where OpenLayers offers Manual. On embed options, OpenLayers gives you Script where Felt offers Iframe.

Felt is the better fit for teams needing collaborative, analytical web maps. OpenLayers is the better fit for developers building custom web map applications.

  • Felt fits best

    Teams needing collaborative, analytical web maps

  • OpenLayers fits best

    Developers building custom web map applications

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Side by side

Feature Felt 9.2/10 Visit ↗ OpenLayers 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Interactive Map Software #4 in Interactive Map Software
Best for Teams needing collaborative, analytical web maps Developers building custom web map applications
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Docs, Community
Integrations 10 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Felt 2/2 · OpenLayers 1/2
Custom branding ✓ (best) Not checked yet
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Data refresh Live Manual
Access control Role_based Not checked yet
Map layers Not checked yet Not checked yet
Viewer limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Embed options Iframe Script
Our review
Pros
  • Combines mapping, dashboards, spatial analysis, and collaboration
  • Supports live data, field capture, embeds, APIs, and SDK tooling
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Linux platforms
  • Free and open source for web map development
  • Supports diverse layers, geospatial formats, and projections
  • Offers Canvas 2D, WebGL, controls, and touch interactions
Cons
  • The Personal plan is for non-business mapping only
  • Personal does not include uploading personal data files
  • Professional and Enterprise are sold as annual contracts
  • Requires JavaScript development and application deployment
  • Manual data refresh rather than automated refresh workflows
  • Not a hosted map-builder or map-sharing service
Our verdict

Felt is a cloud-native GIS platform for GIS teams, operations and field teams, data scientists, product teams, and organizations modernizing legacy GIS systems. It brings interactive maps, dashboards, spatial analysis, live data…

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OpenLayers is a free, open-source JavaScript library for creating interactive maps inside web applications. It is designed for developers who need control over map layers, data sources, projections, rendering, controls, and user…

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  1. FeltInteractive Map Software 9.2Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. OpenLayersInteractive Map Software 9.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Felt — where it wins

    • Combines mapping, dashboards, spatial analysis, and collaboration
    • Supports live data, field capture, embeds, APIs, and SDK tooling
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Linux platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • The Personal plan is for non-business mapping only
    • Personal does not include uploading personal data files
    • Professional and Enterprise are sold as annual contracts

  • OpenLayers — where it wins

    • Free and open source for web map development
    • Supports diverse layers, geospatial formats, and projections
    • Offers Canvas 2D, WebGL, controls, and touch interactions

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires JavaScript development and application deployment
    • Manual data refresh rather than automated refresh workflows
    • Not a hosted map-builder or map-sharing service
  • Felt9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad mapping workspace for teams that need collaboration, analysis, and live data.

    Visit FeltFull verdict →
  • OpenLayers9.0/10 · Free plan

    A flexible, free foundation for developers building custom web map applications.

    Visit OpenLayersFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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