gvSIG Desktop: Open-source desktop GIS from the gvSIG Association. MapInfo Pro: Desktop GIS for business location analysis.
| gvSIG Desktop | 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 | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, macOS | Windows |
| Made by | — | Precisely |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 6 | 10 |
| Visit | Visit |
gvSIG Desktop features
- Vector and raster editing
- Geoprocessing
- Map layouts
- Plugins
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.