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uMap vs QGIS: catalog facts
uMap	QGIS
Free Free and open source, with free public instances.	Free Free and open source.
Web, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Linux
No coding needed to build and embed a map Several public instances run by OpenStreetMap chapters	Print layout designer with atlases and reports Precise digitizing and CAD-like editing tools
Limited to OpenStreetMap-style background layers Some community resources are in French	Steep learning curve for newcomers to GIS Interface is dense with options
Web application, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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