Mapshaper alternatives

Mapshaper is simplify, edit and convert map shapes in the browser. Here are 23 other tools that do a similar job, 19 of them free or open source.

Free & open-source alternatives

Protomaps

protomaps.com

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

Open sourceBasemaps9

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GeoServer

geoserver.org

Open-source server for sharing geospatial data via OGC standards

Open sourceWeb GIS8

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geojson.io

Draw, edit and convert GeoJSON on a map

FreeUtilities4

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Projection Wizard

projectionwizard.org

Find the right map projection for your area

FreeCartography4

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PostGIS

postgis.net

Spatial database extension for PostgreSQL

Open sourceAnalysis3

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GDAL/OGR

gdal.org

The universal library for raster and vector geodata formats

Open sourceUtilities2

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Nominatim

nominatim.org

Open-source geocoding with OpenStreetMap data

Open sourceLocation APIs2

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Geofabrik Downloads

download.geofabrik.de

Daily OpenStreetMap extracts by country and region

FreeOpen Data2

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H3

h3geo.org

Uber's hexagonal hierarchical spatial index

Open sourceAnalysis2

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CalcMaps

calcmaps.com

Measure area, distance, elevation and radius on a map

FreeUtilities2

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DuckDB Spatial

duckdb.org

Fast spatial SQL on files, right on your laptop

Open sourceAnalysis1

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epsg.io

Look up coordinate systems and transform coordinates

FreeUtilities1

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OpenMapTiles

openmaptiles.org

Open vector tile schema and tools to build OSM basemaps

Open sourceBasemaps1

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Tippecanoe

github.com

Build vector tilesets from large GeoJSON

Open sourceUtilities1

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bboxfinder

bboxfinder.com

Draw a bounding box and copy its coordinates

FreeUtilities1

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ogre

ogre.adc4gis.com

Convert between Shapefile and GeoJSON via ogr2ogr

FreeUtilities1

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Natural Earth

naturalearthdata.com

Public domain map data at small scales

FreeOpen Data6

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BlenderGIS

github.com

Import GIS data, terrain and basemaps into Blender

Open source3D & Twins2

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D3 (d3-geo)

d3js.org

Map projections and SVG maps for custom data graphics

Open sourceLibraries1

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All alternatives

Tool	Pricing	Commercial use	Export images	Platforms
MapshaperSimplify, edit and convert map shapes in the browser	Open source	Allowed	Allowed	Web, Command line
ProtomapsSelf-host an entire world basemap as a single PMTiles file	Open source	Allowed	Allowed	Web, JavaScript, Command line	Compare
MapTilerVector map tiles, styles and hosting built on OpenStreetMap	Freemium	Paid plan	With conditions	Web, API, JavaScript	Compare
GeoServerOpen-source server for sharing geospatial data via OGC standards	Open source	Check terms	Check terms	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
PostGISSpatial database extension for PostgreSQL	Open source	Allowed	Allowed	Linux, Windows, macOS	Compare
GDAL/OGRThe universal library for raster and vector geodata formats	Open source	Check terms	Check terms	Command line, Python, Windows, macOS, Linux	Compare
NominatimOpen-source geocoding with OpenStreetMap data	Open source	With conditions	Allowed	API, Linux	Compare
Geofabrik DownloadsDaily OpenStreetMap extracts by country and region	Free	Allowed	Allowed	Data download	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
DuckDB SpatialFast spatial SQL on files, right on your laptop	Open source	Allowed	Allowed	Python, Command line, Windows, macOS, Linux	Compare
Free Map ToolsRadius maps, distance and area calculators	Freemium	Check terms	Check terms	Web	Compare
epsg.ioLook up coordinate systems and transform coordinates	Free	Check terms	Check terms	Web, API	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
TippecanoeBuild vector tilesets from large GeoJSON	Open source	Check terms	Check terms	Command line, macOS, Linux	Compare
bboxfinderDraw a bounding box and copy its coordinates	Free	Check terms	Check terms	Web	Compare
ogreConvert between Shapefile and GeoJSON via ogr2ogr	Free	Check terms	Check terms	Web, API	Compare
MapboxCustom map styles, vector tiles and location APIs for developers	Freemium	Allowed	With conditions	Web, JavaScript, iOS, Android, API	Compare
Natural EarthPublic domain map data at small scales	Free	Allowed	Allowed	Data download	Compare
BlenderGISImport GIS data, terrain and basemaps into Blender	Open source	Check terms	Check terms	Plugin, Windows, macOS, Linux	Compare
D3 (d3-geo)Map projections and SVG maps for custom data graphics	Open source	Allowed	Allowed	JavaScript	Compare