Global Human Settlement Layer: Global built-up area, population and settlement data. Giraffe: Browser-based site planning and feasibility for development.
| Global Human Settlement Layer | Giraffe | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open Geodata Sources | Urban Planning & Design |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starts at | Free | See website |
| Free tier | — | Free trial |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Data download | Web |
| Made by | European Commission JRC | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 2 | 4 |
| Visit | Visit |
Global Human Settlement Layer features
- Built-up surface grids
- Population grids
- Degree of Urbanisation
- Multi-epoch
Giraffe features
- 3D massing on real sites
- Live yield and feasibility
- Planning layers
- Collaboration
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.