ServerlessMaps – Host your own maps in the cloud
Have a look at the website with an example map, https://www.serverlessmaps.com/, or read the accompanying blog post https://tobilg.com/serverless-maps-for-fun-and-profit
ServerlessMaps – Host your own maps in the cloud launched on May 24, 2024 with 62 votes, #620 of 4,539 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
ServerlessMaps is a cloud-hosted mapping solution that allows users to deploy and manage their own maps without traditional server infrastructure. The product is designed for developers and anyone needing customizable map hosting. It leverages serverless architecture to reduce complexity and operational overhead, making map deployment accessible through cloud services rather than managing dedicated servers.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
Creating and hosting serverless maps. Contribute to serverlessmaps/serverlessmaps development by creating an account on GitHub.
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