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deck.gl
WebGL-powered framework for visual exploratory data analysis of large datasets, developed by
As of 29 August 2026, deck.gl is free to use. deck. Softwr lists it under Maps. deck.gl is available on Web.
Overview
What deck.gl does
deck.gl is a WebGL-powered framework for visual exploratory data analysis of large datasets, developed by Uber's visualization team.
What people use it for
- GPU-accelerated visualisation of large geospatial datasets in the browser
- Composing map overlays from reusable layers
- Adding data layers on top of Google Maps or Mapbox basemaps
- High-precision plotting using 64-bit GPU computation
- Use from React or plain JavaScript
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Where it falls short
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- Open source framework with no commercial support tier available; support relies on community and GitHub issues
- Maintained by community contributors (vis.gl contributors), not by a dedicated company support team
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How much does deck.gl cost?
deck.gl is completely free to use. It is an open source framework maintained by the OpenJS Foundation and community contributors. The project is available on GitHub for anyone to use, modify, and contribute to without cost.
SourceIs deck.gl open source?
Yes, deck.gl is open source software maintained by the OpenJS Foundation and vis.gl contributors. The source code is publicly available, and the framework can be used freely in any project.
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