Map tool categories
Twenty categories covering every part of working with maps, from drawing a quick location map to processing satellite imagery.
Online Map Makers
Make custom maps in the browser without GIS skills: pins, routes, areas, choropleths and story maps you can share or embed.
Map Drawing & Annotation
Draw on maps: circles, arrows, zones, labels and analysis graphics for reports, listings and presentations.
Desktop GIS
Full geographic information systems for editing, analysing and publishing spatial data on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Web GIS & Cloud Platforms
Cloud platforms to host, analyse, share and publish geospatial data and web maps for teams.
Basemaps & Map Tiles
Basemap and tile providers for web and mobile maps, with their pricing, free tiers and licensing terms.
Map Libraries & SDKs
JavaScript, Python and native libraries for building interactive maps and spatial apps.
Geocoding, Routing & Location APIs
APIs for geocoding addresses, routing, travel-time isochrones, places search and geofencing.
Geospatial Data Visualization
Tools to turn location data into thematic maps, heatmaps, flows and interactive charts.
Spatial Analysis & GeoAI
Spatial databases, analysis engines and GeoAI tools for large-scale geospatial processing.
Location Intelligence & Foot Traffic
Foot traffic, mobility, demographics and points-of-interest data for retail, real estate and market analysis.
Site Selection & Real Estate
Tools for finding and evaluating sites, parcels and commercial property.
Urban Planning & Design
Software for urban planners and designers: scenario planning, feasibility, zoning and site design.
3D Cities & Digital Twins
3D city models, 3D tiles platforms and digital twin software.
Satellite & Aerial Imagery
Free and commercial satellite and aerial imagery: browsers, archives and tasking.
Drone Mapping & Photogrammetry
Process drone and photo captures into orthomosaics, elevation models and 3D meshes.
Cartography & Map Design
Map styling, color schemes, projections, relief shading and other tools for better-looking maps.
Open Geodata Sources
Free geographic datasets: boundaries, buildings, roads, places, population and elevation.
Field Data Collection
Mobile apps to collect points, photos and survey forms in the field, online or offline.
Transport & Mobility Planning
Transit planning, traffic modeling, mobility data and accessibility analysis tools.
Geodata Utilities & Converters
Convert, simplify, measure and inspect geodata: KML, GeoJSON, Shapefile, tiles, projections and quick calculators.