Mapshaper: Simplify, edit and convert map shapes in the browser. Natural Earth: Public domain map data at small scales.
| Mapshaper | Natural Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Geodata Utilities & Converters | Open Geodata Sources |
| Pricing model | Open source | Free |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Software licence | MPL-2.0 | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web, Command line | Data download |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Allowed |
| Export / print images | Allowed | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Allowed | Allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 2 | 6 |
| Visit | Visit |
Mapshaper features
- Line and polygon simplification
- Shapefile, GeoJSON, TopoJSON, CSV
- Clip, dissolve, join
- Command line version
Natural Earth features
- Admin boundaries
- Physical features
- Three scales
- Public domain
Public domain. No permission needed; credit appreciated.
Natural Earth alternativesSummary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.