uDig AlternativesGIS Software & Map Services like uDig

uDig is described as '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' and is a GIS software in the travel & location category. There are more than 25 alternatives to uDig for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best uDig alternative is QGIS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like uDig are OpenFreeMap, VersaTiles, Mapbox Studio and Protomaps.

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

    56 QGIS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
     
    • QGIS is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to uDig.

    • QGIS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to uDig.

    • QGIS is Free and Open SourceuDig is also Free and Open Source
  2. OpenFreeMap icon
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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
     
    • OpenFreeMap is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to uDig.

    • OpenFreeMap is Free and Open SourceuDig is also Free and Open Source
    • OpenFreeMap is Privacy focused and CustomizableuDig is not according to our users
  3. VersaTiles icon
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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

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    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Homebrew
    • Docker
     
  4. Mapbox Studio icon
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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

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Protomaps icon
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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

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

    • Protomaps is Free and Open SourceuDig is also Free and Open Source
  6. Plus Codes icon
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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
     
  7. ArcGIS icon
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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 is the most popular iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to uDig.

    • ArcGIS is the most popular commercial alternative to uDig.

    • ArcGIS is Paid and ProprietaryuDig is Free and Open Source
  8. Maptitude icon
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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.

    33 Maptitude alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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

    54 Felt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  10. what3words icon
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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
     
  11. Global Mapper icon
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    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.

    19 Global Mapper alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  12. GRASS GIS icon
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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
     
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