Google Maps Engine AlternativesOnly apps categorised as GIS Software

The best GIS alternative to Google Maps Engine is QGIS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Google Maps Engine and six of them are GIS Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting GIS Software alternatives to Google Maps Engine are OpenFreeMap, CartoDB, MangoMap and Equator.

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Google Maps Engine alternatives page was last updated Sep 25, 2024
  1. QGIS icon
     107 likes

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

    55 QGIS alternatives
    QGIS main window while editing a project

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD

    QGIS Features

    1.  Office 365 integration
    2.  Arc GIS
    3.  Multiplatform
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Route Planning
    7.  Table manager
    QGIS iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    QGIS VS Google Maps Engine

    Is QGIS a good alternative to Google Maps Engine?
     
    • QGIS is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Google Maps Engine.

    • QGIS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Google Maps Engine.

    • QGIS is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps Engine is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. OpenFreeMap icon
     7 likes

    This software provides free, customizable map hosting from OpenStreetMap for apps and websites, with a completely open-source platform, no usage limits, registration, or user databases required. Supports self-hosting and public instance use with frequent planet data downloads.

    52 OpenFreeMap alternatives
    OpenFreeMap screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Openstreetmap integration
    5.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    6.  Provides map tiles
    7.  Map Maker
    OpenFreeMap iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    OpenFreeMap VS Google Maps Engine

    Is OpenFreeMap a good alternative to Google Maps Engine?
     
    • OpenFreeMap is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Google Maps Engine.

    • OpenFreeMap is Free and Open SourceGoogle Maps Engine is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenFreeMap is Privacy focusedGoogle Maps Engine is not according to our users
  3. CartoDB icon
     5 likes

    A location intelligence and visualization engine that empowers you to effortlessly transform data into insights. With CartoDB, connect and map location data, quickly customize your visualizations, and develop powerful location based apps.

    26 CartoDB alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    CartoDB iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    CartoDB VS Google Maps Engine

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  4. MangoMap icon
     5 likes

    Creating web map applications with Mango is quick and easy. All you need is a web browser and your data.

    22 MangoMap alternatives
    MangoMap screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    MangoMap Features

    1.  Map-Editor
    MangoMap iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    MangoMap VS Google Maps Engine

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  5. Equator icon
     9 likes

    Equator is online mapping software that allows anyone to find, create and publish maps in minutes. One globe, unlimited maps.

    45 Equator alternatives
    Equator screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Points of Interest (POI)
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Map-Editor
    6.  GIS Data
    Equator iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    Equator VS Google Maps Engine

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  6. Spatial Feature Server icon
     3 likes

    Spatial Feature Server by MapET is an ESRI Geoservices REST Implementation and works with all ESRI Rest API's. The source of published data is the spatial extension of the major RDBMS, such Oracle, Microsoft SQLServer, MySQL, PostgreSQL.

    35 Spatial Feature Server alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Spatial Feature Server iconGoogle Maps Engine Icon

    Spatial Feature Server VS Google Maps Engine

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