MapTools
GeoNode
vs
Global Human Settlement Layer

GeoNode: Open-source geospatial content management and data portal. Global Human Settlement Layer: Global built-up area, population and settlement data.

GeoNodeGlobal Human Settlement Layer
CategoryWeb GIS & Cloud PlatformsOpen Geodata Sources
Pricing modelOpen sourceFree
Starts atFreeFree
Free tier——
Open sourceYesNo
Software licenceGPL-3.0—
API——
PlatformsWeb, LinuxData download
Made by—European Commission JRC
Commercial useCheck termsCheck terms
Export / print imagesCheck termsCheck terms
Offline / cachingCheck termsCheck terms
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GeoNode features

  • Data catalogue and metadata
  • Map composition
  • OGC services via GeoServer
  • Permissions and groups
GeoNode alternatives

Global Human Settlement Layer features

  • Built-up surface grids
  • Population grids
  • Degree of Urbanisation
  • Multi-epoch
Global Human Settlement Layer alternatives

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