Mapserver AlternativesGIS Software & Map Services 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 GIS software 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 Android apps. The best Mapserver alternative is OpenFreeMap, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mapserver are VersaTiles, Mapbox Studio, Protomaps and ArcGIS.

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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.

    51 OpenFreeMap alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • HU flagHungary
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Customizable

    Features

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

    OpenFreeMap VS Mapserver

     

    • 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 focusedMapserver 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
    VersaTiles screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4. OpenStreetMap icon  Openstreetmap integration
    5.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    6.  Map projections
    7.  Map Maker
    8.  Provides map tiles

    VersaTiles VS Mapserver

     

    • 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.

    73 Mapbox Studio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Mapbox Studio screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Map Maker
    3.  Location Mapping
    4.  Provides map tiles
    5.  Apps with Offline Map
    6. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    7.  Optimized for Mobile

    Mapbox Studio VS Mapserver

     
  5. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Protomaps screenshot 1

    Protomaps Features

    1.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    2.  Map-Editor
    3.  Provides map tiles
    4.  Map Maker

    Protomaps VS Mapserver

     

    • Protomaps is the most popular SaaS alternative to Mapserver.

    • Protomaps is Free and Open SourceMapserver is also Free and Open Source
  6. 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

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    ArcGIS Features

    1.  Interactive map
    2.  Location Mapping
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Nearby Search
    6.  Route Planning
    7.  Geotagging
    8.  Optimized for Mobile
    9.  Apps with Offline Map

    ArcGIS VS Mapserver

     

    • 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
  7. 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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Maptitude screenshot 1

    Top Maptitude Features

    1.  Route Planning
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Nearby Search
    4.  Import CSV Data
    5.  Geotagging
    6.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Points of Interest (POI)
    9.  Geocoding
    10.  Route optimization
    11.  Location-based

    Maptitude VS Mapserver

     
  9. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Felt screenshot 1

    Felt Features

    1.  Map-Editor
    2.  Map Maker

    Felt VS Mapserver

     
  10. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Plus Codes screenshot 1

    Plus Codes Features

    1.  Geocoding

    Plus Codes VS Mapserver

     
  11. 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.

    License model

    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.

    Mapify IoT Features

    1.  Location-based
    2.  Cloud based
    3.  Data visualization
    4.  Google Cloud
    5.  Geospatial analysis
    6.  Real-time analytics

    Mapify IoT VS Mapserver

     
  12. what3words icon

    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...

    40 what3words alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    what3words screenshot 1
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    Export position

    what3words Features

    what3words VS Mapserver

     
  13. 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.

    37 GRASS GIS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Attribute table manager under the Tcl/Tk GUI

    GRASS GIS VS Mapserver

     
    Comments about GRASS GIS as an Alternative to Mapserver
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    Negative •Sep 9, 2017
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    GRASS GIS not is for Web Server

    Mapserver Icon
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    • GRASS GIS is Free and Open SourceMapserver is also Free and Open Source
  14. OpenMapTiles icon

    OpenMapTiles

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    OpenMapTiles is a set of open-source tools for self-hosting of OpenStreetMap maps in more than 50 languages. It provides both raster as well as vector tiles, WMS and WMTS services for GIS programs, support for JavaScript viewers and mobile SDK.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    OpenMapTiles screenshot 1

    OpenMapTiles Features

    1.  Apps with Offline Map
    2.  Create Maps
    3.  Based on OpenStreetMap

    OpenMapTiles VS Mapserver

     
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