uDig AlternativesOnly apps categorised as GIS Software

The best GIS alternative to uDig is QGIS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to uDig and many of them are GIS Software so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting GIS Software alternatives to uDig are OpenFreeMap, ArcGIS, Maptitude and Global Mapper.

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uDig is a 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...

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uDig alternatives page was last updated Sep 25, 2024
  1. QGIS icon
     109 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. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Microsoft Office integration
    2.  Arc GIS
    3.  Multiplatform
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Route Planning
    7.  Table manager
    8.  Community-based
    QGIS iconuDig Icon

    QGIS VS uDig

    Is QGIS a good alternative to uDig?
     
    • 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
     9 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.

    53 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 icon  Openstreetmap integration
    5.  Based on OpenStreetMap
    6.  Provides map tiles
    7.  Map Maker
    OpenFreeMap iconuDig Icon

    OpenFreeMap VS uDig

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

    • OpenFreeMap is Free and Open SourceuDig is also Free and Open Source
    • OpenFreeMap is Privacy focuseduDig is not according to our users
  3. ArcGIS icon
     18 likes

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

    52 ArcGIS alternatives
    ArcGIS screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    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 iconuDig Icon

    ArcGIS VS uDig

    Is ArcGIS a good alternative to uDig?
     
    • 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
  4. Maptitude icon
     23 likes

    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.

    34 Maptitude alternatives
    Maptitude screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    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 iconuDig Icon

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  5. Global Mapper icon
     3 likes

    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
    DEM Data

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Global Mapper Features

    1.  Points of Interest (POI)
    Global Mapper iconuDig Icon

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  6. GRASS GIS icon
     26 likes

    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
    Attribute table manager under the Tcl/Tk GUI

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    GRASS GIS iconuDig Icon

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  7. SAGA GIS icon
     5 likes

    SAGA - System for Automated Geoscientific Analyses - is a Geographic Information System (GIS) software with immense capabilities for geodata processing and analysis. SAGA is programmed in the object oriented C++ language and supports the implementation of new functions with a...

    31 SAGA GIS alternatives
    SAGA GIS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SAGA GIS Features

    1.  Modular System
    SAGA GIS iconuDig Icon

    SAGA GIS VS uDig

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  8. MapWindow GIS icon
     6 likes

    MapWindow is a fully free and open source geographic information system project. It includes an open source programming component, MapWinGIS ActiveX, and an extensible desktop application that supports plug-ins written in .NET (C# and VB.NET).

    21 MapWindow GIS alternatives
    Main UI

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MapWindow GIS iconuDig Icon

    MapWindow GIS VS uDig

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  9. gvSIG Desktop icon
     5 likes

    gvSIG is a Geographic Information System (GIS), that is, a desktop application designed for capturing, storing, handling, analyzing and deploying any kind of referenced geographic information in order to solve complex management and planning problems.

    26 gvSIG Desktop alternatives
    gvSIG Desktop

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    gvSIG Desktop iconuDig Icon

    gvSIG Desktop VS uDig

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  10. Mapserver icon
     4 likes

    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...

    38 Mapserver alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Mapserver iconuDig Icon

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  11. MapInfo Professional icon
     4 likes

    MapInfo Professional is a powerful, functionally rich desktop mapping application from Pitney Bowes MapInfo, designed to enable organisations to solve business problems that have a geographical element.

    27 MapInfo Professional alternatives
    MapInfo v10 interface showing map and browser windows with sample data

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MapInfo Professional iconuDig Icon

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  12. Geoclip icon
     1 like

    The Géoclip interactive mapping solution is proposed by EMC3. Géoclip permits to publish online thematic atlas or territorial observatories. Géoclip allows you to build web mapping applications for cartographic representations of statistical data.

    23 Geoclip alternatives
    Geoclip screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Geoclip iconuDig Icon

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