BlenderGIS: Import GIS data, terrain and basemaps into Blender. Cesium ion: Tile, host and stream 3D geospatial content.
| BlenderGIS | Cesium ion | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | 3D Cities & Digital Twins | 3D Cities & Digital Twins |
| Pricing model | Open source | Freemium |
| Starts at | Free | See website |
| Free tier | — | Free community plan |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Software licence | GPL-3.0 | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Platforms | Plugin, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, API |
| Made by | — | Cesium |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 2 | 2 |
| Visit | Visit |
BlenderGIS features
- Import Shapefile and rasters
- DEM to 3D terrain
- OpenStreetMap import
- Georeferenced scenes
Cesium ion features
- 3D Tiles conversion and hosting
- Global terrain and imagery
- Unreal and Unity plugins
- Point clouds and BIM
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.