MapWindow GIS
5.9#34 in gis softwareFree planFree planAPISelf-hostedWindows
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NASA WorldWind
7.9#2 in gis softwareFree planFree planAndroidWebAPILinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | MapWindow GIS | NASA WorldWind |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | MapWindow5 documentation is still under construction, while MapWinGIS has API documentation and C# code samples. | The developer guide covers functionality, user guidance and documentation for every Web WorldWind module. |
| License | The site says its tools and applications use the MIT license and may be used in commercial products. | Web WorldWind and WorldWind Java are licensed under Apache License 2.0, while the Android repository states NASA Open Source Agreement 1.3. |
MapWindow GIS plans
- MapWindow GISFree
NASA WorldWind plans
- FreeFree
- NASA WorldWindFree
Pick MapWindow GIS if…
MapWindow GIS suits Windows users who need free GIS software with advanced spatial analysis and raster support. It also fits developers adding mapping or spatial functions to applications.
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.