QGIS

Open source

Open source desktop GIS application for creating, editing, and visualizing map data.

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://docs.qgis.org/latest/en/docs/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): GIS, open source, cartography, spatial analysis, mappingVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerified
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, macOS, LinuxVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/qgis/QGISVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): GPL-2.0-or-laterVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): class-leading cartography with an extensive set of design options, professional map production with the intuitive layout designer, powerful digitizing and construction tools for points, lines, polygons, and meshes, comprehensive analysis toolset with automated analysis workflows, industry-leading format support for various data sources and formats, publish your work to the cloud and mobile devicesVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): local user groups, commercial support providers, community mailing lists, documentation and quick-start tutorialsVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Free open-source desktop GIS for cartographic map design, geodata editing and digitizing, and spatial analysis on Windows, Mac, and LinuxVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): cartographic map production, geospatial data editing and digitizing, spatial analysis, data integration and interoperability via open standardsVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 4.2Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2002Verified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerified

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