GRASS GIS Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to GRASS GIS for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is QGIS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to GRASS GIS and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to GRASS GIS are ArcGIS, Maptitude, Global Mapper and PostGIS.

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  1. QGIS icon

    QGIS

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    A fully featured, user friendly, open source Geographic Information System (GIS) with similar power to ArcGIS and MapInfo.

    58 QGIS alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    QGIS main window while editing a project
     
  2. ArcGIS icon

    ArcGIS

     19 likes

    ArcGIS offers unique capabilities and flexible licensing for applying location-based analytics to your business practices.

    54 ArcGIS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  4. Maptitude icon

    Maptitude

     23 likes

    Business mapping software (geographic information system) that delivers affordable, easy-to-use, professional mapping tools for mapping in these sectors: franchising, health care, business, territories, site selection, sales, marketing, banking, more.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Maptitude screenshot 1
     
  5. Global Mapper icon

    Global Mapper

     3 likes

    Global Mapper is a cutting-edge GIS software that provides both novice and experienced geospatial professionals with a comprehensive array of spatial data processing tools, with access to an unparalleled variety of data formats.

    20 Global Mapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    DEM Data
     
  6. PostGIS icon

    PostGIS

     23 likes

    PostGIS adds support for geographic objects to the PostgreSQL object-relational database. In effect, PostGIS "spatially enables" the PostgreSQL server, allowing it to be used as a backend spatial database for geographic information systems (GIS), much like ESRIs SDE...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Preview in DB Manager
     
  7. GeoServer icon

    GeoServer

     11 likes

    The reference implementation of the Open Geospatial Consortiums WFS and WMS services, GeoServer is a full featured open source software server written in Java that allows users to query, visualize, combine, edit and publish spatial data over the web.

    22 GeoServer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. SAGA GIS icon

    SAGA GIS

     5 likes

    SAGA - System for Automated Geoscientific Analyses - is a Geographic Information System (GIS) software with immense capabilities for geodata processing and analysis. SAGA is programmed in the object oriented C++ language and supports the implementation of new functions with a...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    SAGA GIS screenshot 1
     
  10. Mapnik icon

    Mapnik

     5 likes

    Mapnik is a Free Toolkit for developing mapping applications. Above all Mapnik is about making beautiful maps. It is easily extensible and suitable for both desktop and web development. - C++/Python GIS...

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Mapline icon

    Mapline

     25 likes

    Maximize the use of your Excel spreadsheet data. Make mapping the easiest. Transform Excel data into visual analysis. We lead in data simplification and presentation. We are committed to deliver the tools needed to outpace competition.

    119 Mapline alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Mapline screenshot 1
     
  12. uDig icon

    uDig

     5 likes

    uDig is a GIS software program produced by a community led by Canadian-based consulting company Refractions Research. It is based on the Eclipse platform and features full layered open source GIS. It is written in Java and released under GNU Lesser General Public License.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Taaka, developed using uDig by Arbonaut for Finnish Forest and Park Services
     
  13. MapWindow GIS icon

    MapWindow GIS

     6 likes

    MapWindow is a fully free and open source geographic information system project. It includes an open source programming component, MapWinGIS ActiveX, and an extensible desktop application that supports plug-ins written in .NET (C# and VB.NET).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    Main UI
     
  14. gvSIG Desktop icon

    gvSIG Desktop

     5 likes

    gvSIG is a Geographic Information System (GIS), that is, a desktop application designed for capturing, storing, handling, analyzing and deploying any kind of referenced geographic information in order to solve complex management and planning problems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    gvSIG Desktop
     
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