Best GIS software
Desktop and web tools for creating maps and analysing geographic data.
7 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All GIS software
- Alternatives to QGIS
Free, open-source desktop GIS for making maps, editing spatial data and running analysis.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to ArcGIS Pro
Esri's Windows desktop GIS for 2D and 3D mapping, spatial analysis and data management.
PaidWindows - Alternatives to Felt
- Alternatives to GRASS
Free, open-source GIS engine for raster, vector and time-series geospatial analysis.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to CARTO
Cloud-native location intelligence platform that runs spatial analysis inside your data warehouse.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to MapTiler
Map hosting, basemaps and geodata tools for developers, with cloud and self-hosted options.
Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, Windows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to kepler.gl
Open-source web app and React component for visually exploring large geospatial datasets.
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted
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Common questions
What is the best GIS software?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading GIS software options right now are QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, Felt, GRASS and CARTO.
Is there free GIS software?
Yes. QGIS (open source), Felt (free plan + paid), GRASS (open source), MapTiler (free plan + paid) and kepler.gl (open source) have a free option, out of 5 free or freemium apps we track.
Which GIS software is open source?
QGIS, GRASS and kepler.gl.