Mapserver AlternativesMap Services & GIS Software like Mapserver

Mapserver is described as 'MapServer is an Open Source platform for publishing spatial data and interactive mapping applications to the web. Originally developed in the mid-1990’s at the University of Minnesota, MapServer is released under an MIT-style license, and runs on all major platforms (Windows' and is a Map service in the travel & location category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Mapserver for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best Mapserver alternative is OpenFreeMap, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mapserver are VersaTiles, Mapbox Studio, TerraVisu and Protomaps.

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  1. OpenFreeMap icon

    OpenFreeMap

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    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.

    53 OpenFreeMap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
    "Liberty" default map style
     

    • OpenFreeMap is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Mapserver.

    • OpenFreeMap is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Mapserver.

    • OpenFreeMap is Free and Open SourceMapserver is also Free and Open Source
    • OpenFreeMap is Privacy focused and CustomizableMapserver is not according to our users
  2. VersaTiles icon

    VersaTiles

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    VersaTiles is a fully open-source stack for generating, distributing, and using map tiles from OpenStreetMap data, eliminating the need for combining multiple tools. Featuring a four-step, customizable process chain, it allows flexible integration of different tile sources, servers, and frontends.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
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    • VersaTiles is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Mapserver.

    • VersaTiles is Free and Open SourceMapserver is also Free and Open Source
    • VersaTiles is Privacy focusedMapserver is not according to our users
  4. Mapbox Studio icon

    Mapbox Studio

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    Design personalized maps with extensive Open Street Map data, integrating them into web and mobile platforms. Utilize styling tools for custom aesthetics, support real-time data overlays, 3D terrain, geospatial analytics, and encourage collaboration for comprehensive mapping solutions.

    77 Mapbox Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  5. TerraVisu icon

    TerraVisu

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    TerraVisu is an interactive web application designed to visualize and analyze spatial data, providing an engaging interface to showcase and explore territorial dynamics and immersive experiences.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  6. Protomaps icon

    Protomaps

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    Protomaps is an open source map of the world, deployable as a single static file on cloud storage.

    57 Protomaps alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Protomaps is the most popular SaaS alternative to Mapserver.

    • Protomaps is Free and Open SourceMapserver is also Free and Open Source
  7. Plus Codes icon

    Plus Codes

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    A plus code address looks like a regular address, but with a short code where the street name and number would be. These addresses exist for any location, even for places where there are no roads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  9. ArcGIS icon

    ArcGIS

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

    52 ArcGIS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    ArcGIS screenshot 1
     

    • ArcGIS is the most popular Windows, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Mapserver.

    • ArcGIS is the most popular commercial alternative to Mapserver.

    • ArcGIS is Paid and ProprietaryMapserver is Free and Open Source
  10. Maptitude icon

    Maptitude

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    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 (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. Felt icon

    Felt

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    Felt lets you create maps collaboratively, using world-class data, and share them in a single click. For team projects or epic adventure with friends.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Felt screenshot 1
     
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    what3words

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    What3words encodes geographic coordinates into 3 dictionary words (for example, the Statue of Liberty is located at planet.inches.most). what3words is different from other alphanumeric location systems and GPS coordinates in that it displays 3 words rather than long strings of...

    39 what3words alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  13. Mapify IoT icon

    Mapify IoT

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    Mapify is an end-to-end platform to manage and process real-time geospatial data and generate real-time insights.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Style your layers according to the values of the data attributes, which will allow you to present location data visualizations to your users in a way that is readable and attractive. No need to code, just drag-and-drop.
     
  14. GRASS GIS icon

    GRASS GIS

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    GRASS GIS (Geographic Resources Analysis Support System) is an open source, free software (FOSS) Geographical Information System (GIS) with raster, topological, vector, image processing, and visualization functionality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Attribute table manager under the Tcl/Tk GUI
     
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    GRASS GIS not is for Web Server

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    • GRASS GIS is Free and Open SourceMapserver is also Free and Open Source
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