BlenderGIS: Import GIS data, terrain and basemaps into Blender. Giraffe: Browser-based site planning and feasibility for development.
| BlenderGIS | Giraffe | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | 3D Cities & Digital Twins | Urban Planning & Design |
| Pricing model | Open source | Paid |
| Starts at | Free | See website |
| Free tier | — | Free trial |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Software licence | GPL-3.0 | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Plugin, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| 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
Giraffe features
- 3D massing on real sites
- Live yield and feasibility
- Planning layers
- Collaboration
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.