MapTools
Free Map Tools
vs
Mapshaper

Free Map Tools: Radius maps, distance and area calculators. Mapshaper: Simplify, edit and convert map shapes in the browser.

Free Map ToolsMapshaper
CategoryGeodata Utilities & ConvertersGeodata Utilities & Converters
Pricing modelFreemiumOpen source
Starts atFreeFree
Free tier——
Open sourceNoYes
Software licence—MPL-2.0
API——
PlatformsWebWeb, Command line
Made by——
Commercial useCheck termsAllowed
Export / print imagesCheck termsAllowed
Offline / cachingCheck termsAllowed
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Free Map Tools features

  • Radius around a point
  • Distance and area measurement
  • Postcode tools
  • Elevation finder
Free Map Tools alternatives

Mapshaper features

  • Line and polygon simplification
  • Shapefile, GeoJSON, TopoJSON, CSV
  • Clip, dissolve, join
  • Command line version
Mapshaper alternatives

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