BlenderGIS: Import GIS data, terrain and basemaps into Blender. CesiumJS: Open-source 3D globe and 3D Tiles rendering in the browser.
| BlenderGIS | CesiumJS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | 3D Cities & Digital Twins | Map Libraries & SDKs |
| Pricing model | Open source | Open source |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Software licence | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Plugin, Windows, macOS, Linux | JavaScript |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Allowed |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 2 | 4 |
| Visit | Visit |
BlenderGIS features
- Import Shapefile and rasters
- DEM to 3D terrain
- OpenStreetMap import
- Georeferenced scenes
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.