MapTools
Eduard
vs
Natural Earth

Eduard: Relief shading app for beautiful terrain. Natural Earth: Public domain map data at small scales.

EduardNatural Earth
CategoryCartography & Map DesignOpen Geodata Sources
Pricing modelPaidFree
Starts atSee websiteFree
Free tierFree trial—
Open sourceNoNo
Software licence——
API——
PlatformsmacOS, WindowsData download
Made by——
Commercial useCheck termsAllowed
Export / print imagesCheck termsAllowed
Offline / cachingCheck termsAllowed
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Eduard features

  • AI relief shading
  • Adjustable light and generalisation
  • GeoTIFF export
Eduard alternatives

Natural Earth features

  • Admin boundaries
  • Physical features
  • Three scales
  • Public domain

Public domain. No permission needed; credit appreciated.

Natural Earth alternatives

Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.