# Thunderforest

> Thunderforest is a UI & Product tool with freemium pricing. Beautiful themed tiles for hiking/transit maps. Best for Themed outdoor/transit basemaps.

Canonical: https://www.isthereanytool.app/tool/thunderforest

- URL: https://www.isthereanytool.app/tool/thunderforest
- Vendor: https://www.thunderforest.com/
- Pricing: Freemium
- Platforms: Web tiles
- Category: [UI & Product](https://www.isthereanytool.app/category/ui-ux-and-product-design)

Specialty OSM tile sets (Outdoors, Transport, Atlas, etc.)

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## Alternatives page

[See alternatives to Thunderforest](https://www.isthereanytool.app/alternatives/thunderforest)