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GRASSGeoMapApp
Free

Free and open source, with community and commercial support available.

 Free

Free to download for Windows, macOS and Unix or Linux.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Broad raster, vector and imagery processing
  • Temporal framework for time series analysis
  • Large catalog of curated geoscience data
  • Imports grids, tables, images and shapefiles
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Geared to analysis rather than simple map viewing
  • Specialized for earth science rather than general mapping
  • Less flexible than a full GIS
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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