GDAL/OGR: The universal library for raster and vector geodata formats. GRASS GIS: Open-source GIS for advanced raster, vector and terrain analysis.
| GDAL/OGR | GRASS GIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Geodata Utilities & Converters | Desktop GIS |
| Pricing model | Open source | Open source |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Software licence | MIT | GPL-2.0+ |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Command line, Python, Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, Python |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Allowed |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 2 | 8 |
| Visit | Visit |
GDAL/OGR features
- Hundreds of formats
- ogr2ogr, gdal_translate, gdalwarp
- Reprojection
- Python bindings
GRASS GIS features
- Raster and terrain analysis
- Hydrological modelling
- Image processing
- Python and command-line scripting
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.