MapLarge
7.0#9 in gis softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
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NASA WorldWind
7.9#2 in gis softwareFree planFree planAndroidWebAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | MapLarge | NASA WorldWind |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The developer portal provides API references, live JavaScript examples, geocoder documentation and server-to-server SDK guidance. | The developer guide covers functionality, user guidance and documentation for every Web WorldWind module. |
| Geocoding | The geocoder batch-processes addresses and charges only for records that successfully receive coordinates, with sample downloads before purchase. | The navigation API includes a Nominatim geocoder based on OpenStreetMap data through MapQuest. |
| Hosting | The server page lists on-premises or hybrid cloud, SaaS or managed cloud, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform as deployment options. | The WorldWind Server Kit extends GeoServer to provide a geospatial solution for hosting data. |
| Integrations | Listed connectors and integrations include Salesforce, Dropbox, SharePoint, Amazon, ArcGIS, Google Maps, Leaflet, OpenLayers and OpenStreetMap. | The SDKs support OGC WMS and related geospatial services, and Android release notes list WMS, WMTS, WCS and GeoPackage support. |
| License | Terms identify Map Large, Inc. and restrict copying, modification, commercial use and decompilation; the product is proprietary. | Web WorldWind and WorldWind Java are licensed under Apache License 2.0, while the Android repository states NASA Open Source Agreement 1.3. |
| Public APIs | MapLarge documents JavaScript, web-services and geocoder APIs, with token or username/password authentication for web-service requests. | NASA publishes JavaScript, Java and Android APIs with module documentation and examples. |
MapLarge plans
- Bulk geocoding—
NASA WorldWind plans
- FreeFree
- NASA WorldWindFree
Pick MapLarge if…
MapLarge suits organizations building operational applications from varied live data, especially those needing geospatial analytics, flexible deployment, or detailed access controls. It may also fit teams connecting mapping, enterprise, and analytics systems.
Pick NASA WorldWind if…
WorldWind is for developers building geospatial applications and organizations visualizing geographic data. Its web and Java options cover browser use as well as Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.