Manifold is described as 'GIS is a combination of mapping, CAD, DBMS and image processing. The hallmark of GIS is the power of using a visual interface to view, grab, analyze, manipulate and transform data that would not be comprehensible in classic row and column DBMS text presentations' and is a GIS software in the travel & location category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Manifold for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Mac and Android apps. The best Manifold alternative is QGIS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Manifold are Plus Codes, ArcGIS, Maptitude and what3words.