QGIS
A free and open-source desktop GIS for making maps, editing spatial data and running analysis.
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Package managers
- Chocolatey
choco install qgis - Homebrew
brew install --cask qgis
About QGIS
QGIS is a desktop geographic information system for Windows, macOS and Linux. It covers cartography with a layout designer for large-format print maps, atlases and reports, and digitizing tools for creating and editing points, lines, polygons and meshes, including curves and CAD-like construction tools.
A processing toolbox provides a wide set of analysis tools that can be chained into automated workflows, and a form designer helps build data entry forms. It suits government staff, analysts, researchers and anyone who needs a full GIS without a licence fee.
Strengths
- Print layout designer with atlases and reports
- Precise digitizing and CAD-like editing tools
- Large analysis toolbox with automated workflows
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
Limitations
- Steep learning curve for newcomers to GIS
- Interface is dense with options
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- The QGIS contributors
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Analysts and mapmakers who need a full desktop GIS at no cost
- Categories
- Maps & navigation
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Selected from the TechWalrus Resource Hub (Maps & Navigation); facts checked against the developer's own pages, 2 sources on file.