QGIS: Free and open-source desktop GIS for Windows, macOS and Linux. WhiteboxTools: Advanced terrain, hydrology and lidar analysis toolkit.
| QGIS | WhiteboxTools | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop GIS | Spatial Analysis & GeoAI |
| Pricing model | Open source | Open source |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Software licence | GPL-2.0+ | MIT |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Python, Command line, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Allowed | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Allowed | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 9 | 6 |
| Visit | Visit |
QGIS features
- Vector and raster editing and analysis
- Processing toolbox with hundreds of algorithms
- Print layouts and atlases
- PostGIS, WMS, WFS and vector tiles
- Python plugins
The software is free for any use. Basemaps and data you load keep their own licences.
QGIS alternativesWhiteboxTools features
- Terrain and hydrology tools
- Lidar processing
- QGIS and ArcGIS plugins
- Python API
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.