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Protomaps

protomaps.com

Self-host an entire world basemap as a single PMTiles file

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GeoServer

geoserver.org

Open-source server for sharing geospatial data via OGC standards

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Geofabrik Downloads

download.geofabrik.de

Daily OpenStreetMap extracts by country and region

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PostGIS

postgis.net

Spatial database extension for PostgreSQL

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geojson.io

geojson.io

Draw, edit and convert GeoJSON on a map

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Projection Wizard

projectionwizard.org

Find the right map projection for your area

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bboxfinder

bboxfinder.com

Draw a bounding box and copy its coordinates

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Mapshaper

mapshaper.org

Simplify, edit and convert map shapes in the browser

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DuckDB Spatial

duckdb.org

Fast spatial SQL on files, right on your laptop

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Nominatim

nominatim.org

Open-source geocoding with OpenStreetMap data

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GDAL/OGR

gdal.org

The universal library for raster and vector geodata formats

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epsg.io

epsg.io

Look up coordinate systems and transform coordinates

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H3

h3geo.org

Uber's hexagonal hierarchical spatial index

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CalcMaps

calcmaps.com

Measure area, distance, elevation and radius on a map

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OpenMapTiles

openmaptiles.org

Open vector tile schema and tools to build OSM basemaps

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Tippecanoe

github.com

Build vector tilesets from large GeoJSON

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ogre

ogre.adc4gis.com

Convert between Shapefile and GeoJSON via ogr2ogr

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All alternatives

ToolPricingCommercial useExport imagesPlatforms
KlicbotKLIC-melding service for the Netherlands with an online viewer for underground cable and pipe maps Freemium Allowed Check terms
ProtomapsSelf-host an entire world basemap as a single PMTiles file Open source Allowed Allowed Web, JavaScript, Command line Compare
GeoServerOpen-source server for sharing geospatial data via OGC standards Open source Check terms Check terms Linux, Windows, macOS Compare
MapTilerVector map tiles, styles and hosting built on OpenStreetMap Freemium Paid plan With conditions Web, API, JavaScript Compare
Geofabrik DownloadsDaily OpenStreetMap extracts by country and region Free Allowed Allowed Data download Compare
PostGISSpatial database extension for PostgreSQL Open source Allowed Allowed Linux, Windows, macOS Compare
geojson.ioDraw, edit and convert GeoJSON on a map Free Check terms Check terms Web Compare
Projection WizardFind the right map projection for your area Free Check terms Check terms Web Compare
bboxfinderDraw a bounding box and copy its coordinates Free Check terms Check terms Web Compare
MapshaperSimplify, edit and convert map shapes in the browser Open source Allowed Allowed Web, Command line Compare
DuckDB SpatialFast spatial SQL on files, right on your laptop Open source Allowed Allowed Python, Command line, Windows, macOS, Linux Compare
NominatimOpen-source geocoding with OpenStreetMap data Open source With conditions Allowed API, Linux Compare
GDAL/OGRThe universal library for raster and vector geodata formats Open source Check terms Check terms Command line, Python, Windows, macOS, Linux Compare
epsg.ioLook up coordinate systems and transform coordinates Free Check terms Check terms Web, API Compare
H3Uber's hexagonal hierarchical spatial index Open source Check terms Check terms Python, JavaScript, Command line Compare
CalcMapsMeasure area, distance, elevation and radius on a map Free Check terms Check terms Web Compare
MyGeodata ConverterConvert GIS files online: KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON, DXF Freemium Check terms Check terms Web Compare
OpenMapTilesOpen vector tile schema and tools to build OSM basemaps Open source Allowed Allowed Linux, Command line Compare
Free Map ToolsRadius maps, distance and area calculators Freemium Check terms Check terms Web Compare
TippecanoeBuild vector tilesets from large GeoJSON Open source Check terms Check terms Command line, macOS, Linux Compare
ogreConvert between Shapefile and GeoJSON via ogr2ogr Free Check terms Check terms Web, API Compare

Protomaps

protomaps.com

Self-host an entire world basemap as a single PMTiles file

Open sourceBasemaps13
DetailsVisit

GeoServer

geoserver.org

Open-source server for sharing geospatial data via OGC standards

Open sourceWeb GIS11
DetailsVisit

MapTiler

maptiler.com

Vector map tiles, styles and hosting built on OpenStreetMap

FreemiumBasemaps9
DetailsVisit

Geofabrik Downloads

download.geofabrik.de

Daily OpenStreetMap extracts by country and region

FreeOpen Data8
DetailsVisit

PostGIS

postgis.net

Spatial database extension for PostgreSQL

Open sourceAnalysis6
DetailsVisit

geojson.io

geojson.io

Draw, edit and convert GeoJSON on a map

FreeUtilities6
DetailsVisit

Projection Wizard

projectionwizard.org

Find the right map projection for your area

FreeCartography6
DetailsVisit

bboxfinder

bboxfinder.com

Draw a bounding box and copy its coordinates

FreeUtilities5
DetailsVisit

Mapshaper

mapshaper.org

Simplify, edit and convert map shapes in the browser

Open sourceUtilities4
DetailsVisit

DuckDB Spatial

duckdb.org

Fast spatial SQL on files, right on your laptop

Open sourceAnalysis4
DetailsVisit

Nominatim

nominatim.org

Open-source geocoding with OpenStreetMap data

Open sourceLocation APIs4
DetailsVisit

GDAL/OGR

gdal.org

The universal library for raster and vector geodata formats

Open sourceUtilities3
DetailsVisit