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Potree

WebGL point cloud viewer for large datasets such as LiDAR scans.

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GitHub stars
5.6K
Commits, last 12 months
1
Contributors
43
Last commit
Latest release
1.8.2Dec 12, 2023

Overview

Potree is a JavaScript mapping library. Its GitHub repository has 5,628 stars, 1,366 forks, and 43 contributors. It is maintained with 1 commit in the last 12 months; the most recent commit was on Jan 8, 2026. The latest release, 1.8.2, was published on Dec 12, 2023.

Its GitHub description: WebGL point cloud viewer for large datasets

Development activity

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Popularity among JavaScript map & geospatial visualization libraries

Leaflet 45.7K Cesium 15.8K Deck.gl 14.6K OpenLayers 12.6K MapLibre GL JS 11.8K react-map-gl 8.5K Potree 5.6K
Leaflet 45.7K Cesium 15.8K Deck.gl 14.6K OpenLayers 12.6K MapLibre GL JS 11.8K react-map-gl 8.5K Potree 5.6K
GitHub stars for Potree and the most-starred alternatives.
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Leaflet45,702
Cesium15,798
Deck.gl14,623
OpenLayers12,602
MapLibre GL JS11,801
react-map-gl8,503
Potree5,628

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  • Deck.gl

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  • OpenLayers

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  • MapLibre GL JS

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    11.8K starsTypeScriptBSD-3-Clause

  • react-map-gl

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    8.5K starsTypeScriptMIT

Potree FAQ

Is Potree open source?

Its source code is public on GitHub, but its license is not a standard open-source license that could be identified automatically. Check the license file before using it in a product.

Is Potree still maintained?

Mostly. Potree had 1 commit in the last 12 months; the latest was on Jan 8, 2026.

What are the best alternatives to Potree?

The most popular alternatives listed in JavaScript map & geospatial visualization libraries are Leaflet, Cesium, and Deck.gl. See the full ranking.

What language is Potree written in?

Potree is primarily written in JavaScript, according to GitHub.

Data: GitHub API. Updated Oct 4, 2026.