GRASS GIS: Open-source GIS for advanced raster, vector and terrain analysis. MapInfo Pro: Desktop GIS for business location analysis.
| GRASS GIS | MapInfo Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop GIS | Desktop GIS |
| Pricing model | Open source | Paid |
| Starts at | Free | See website |
| Free tier | — | Free trial |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Software licence | GPL-2.0+ | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Python | Windows |
| Made by | — | Precisely |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Allowed | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Allowed | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 8 | 10 |
| Visit | Visit |
GRASS GIS features
- Raster and terrain analysis
- Hydrological modelling
- Image processing
- Python and command-line scripting
MapInfo Pro features
- Desktop mapping and analysis
- Thematic mapping
- SQL queries on spatial data
- Integration with Precisely data
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.