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Geoman compared with OpenHPS
DetailGeoman logo GeomanOpenHPS logo OpenHPS
What it doesDrop-in geo-editing library for Leaflet, MapLibre, and Mapbox maps A modular open source hybrid positioning system developed in TypeScript
StageEstablished Established
Founded2014 2019
Based inNO BE
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingCommunity License (Free): €0. Internal Use License: €999 per seat annually. SaaS and Web Applications License: €1,499 per seat annually (minimum 3 seats). Enterprise and OEM License: Custom pricing. Not given
Key features
  • Drawing - create markers, polylines, polygons, rectangles, circles, and freehand shapes
  • Vertex editing - modify existing shape coordinates
  • Dragging - move shapes to new locations
  • Rotating - rotate shapes around a central point
  • Scaling - resize shapes on the map
  • Text annotations - add labels or notes to locations
  • Cutting - split existing layers into multiple parts
  • Snapping - align new shapes with existing geometries
  • Measurements - calculate distance and area while drawing
  • Performance mode - smooth editing with thousands of features
  • 2D, 3D and geographical positioning
  • Relative positioning (distance or angle to landmarks)
  • Common algorithms: trilateration, triangulation, fingerprinting, dead reckoning
  • Computer vision through @openhps/opencv module
  • Extensible with custom nodes and algorithms
  • Modular architecture with optional components
  • Runs in Node.js and browsers
  • Protocol Buffers support for serialization
What makes it different
  • Drop-in integration requiring only a few lines of code
  • 17 production-ready features available out of the box
  • Works with three major map libraries using the same API
  • Battle-tested across millions of installations since 2014
  • Saves weeks of development compared to building in-house
  • Modular data processing framework with no proprietary lock-in
  • Fuses multiple positioning technologies into a single model
  • Works without hardware for prototyping
  • Apache 2.0 open source license with active maintenance
  • Maintained by research lab at Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)58 no change since last check7 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)157
Citation Flow (Majestic)3124
Referring domains (Majestic)12922

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