ArcGIS CityEngine: Procedural 3D city modelling. CesiumJS: Open-source 3D globe and 3D Tiles rendering in the browser.
| ArcGIS CityEngine | CesiumJS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | 3D Cities & Digital Twins | Map Libraries & SDKs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Free trial | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | Apache-2.0 |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, macOS | JavaScript |
| Made by | Esri | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Allowed |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 4 | 4 |
| Visit | Visit |
ArcGIS CityEngine features
- Rule-based procedural modelling
- GIS data import
- Scenario comparison
- Export to Unreal and other engines
CesiumJS features
- 3D globe with terrain
- 3D Tiles streaming
- Time-dynamic data
- Works with Cesium ion
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.