BlenderGIS: Import GIS data, terrain and basemaps into Blender. Google Earth: Explore the world in 3D with satellite imagery.
| BlenderGIS | Google Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | 3D Cities & Digital Twins | 3D Cities & Digital Twins |
| Pricing model | Open source | Free |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Software licence | GPL-3.0 | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Plugin, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Made by | — | |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Not allowed |
| Export / print images | Check terms | With conditions |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Not allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 2 | 4 |
| Visit | Visit |
BlenderGIS features
- Import Shapefile and rasters
- DEM to 3D terrain
- OpenStreetMap import
- Georeferenced scenes
Google Earth features
- Global imagery and 3D
- Projects and placemarks
- KML import
- Historical imagery (Pro)
Commercial or promotional use of Google Earth imagery is prohibited. A handful of static images may be exported for non-commercial uses such as blogs or education, with attribution. Embedding Google Earth in websites or apps is not allowed.
Google Earth alternativesSummary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.