Atlas: Browser GIS for building, analysing and sharing maps. GeoServer: Open-source server for sharing geospatial data via OGC standards.
| Atlas | GeoServer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Online Map Makers | Web GIS & Cloud Platforms |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Free plan available | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | GPL-2.0 |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | Linux, Windows, macOS |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 5 | 8 |
| Visit | Visit |
Atlas features
- Map building in the browser
- Spatial data tables
- Analysis tools
- Team sharing
GeoServer features
- WMS, WFS, WCS, WMTS
- Vector tiles
- SLD and CSS styling
- PostGIS and raster sources
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.