MapTools
Mapshaper
vs
Projection Wizard

Mapshaper: Simplify, edit and convert map shapes in the browser. Projection Wizard: Find the right map projection for your area.

MapshaperProjection Wizard
CategoryGeodata Utilities & ConvertersCartography & Map Design
Pricing modelOpen sourceFree
Starts atFreeFree
Free tier——
Open sourceYesNo
Software licenceMPL-2.0—
API——
PlatformsWeb, Command lineWeb
Made by——
Commercial useAllowedCheck terms
Export / print imagesAllowedCheck terms
Offline / cachingAllowedCheck terms
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Mapshaper features

  • Line and polygon simplification
  • Shapefile, GeoJSON, TopoJSON, CSV
  • Clip, dissolve, join
  • Command line version
Mapshaper alternatives

Projection Wizard features

  • Extent-based recommendations
  • Equal-area and conformal options
  • PROJ and WKT output
Projection Wizard alternatives

Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.