CartoDB
Mapbox
Leaflet
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CartoDB
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Mapbox
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Leaflet
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| best for | overlaying data on a map | base tiles | overlaying data on a map |
| cost | $$ | $ | free (assuming you have space) |
| requires server space | no | no | yes |
| programming | not required | CartoCSS required | required |
| good for large datasets | yes | yes | no |
| file formats supported | pretty much anything with a lat/long | pretty much anything with a lat/long | GeoJSON, others with plugins |
| uses Leaflet | yes, except with Google Maps tiles | yes, always | is Leaflet :) |