Felt is a cloud GIS platform for turning location information into maps, dashboards, and apps.
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Best GIS Software 2026
Facts read 28 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Felt leads this list of 64 (record score 6.5, free plan). Mapbox Studio is next (record score 6.0, free plan), and StatSilk is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 6.0).
GIS software helps you map locations, work with spatial data and present geographic results. This list is for buyers comparing desktop, web and hosted tools.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Felt | Felt is a cloud GIS platform for turning location information into maps, dashboards, and apps. | 6.5 | $199 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Mapbox Studio | Mapbox Studio may suit teams creating branded maps or visualizing their own location data. | 6.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 StatSilk | Interactive dashboard software for presenting data through embedded visualizations. | 6.0 | $495 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 04 GIS Cloud | GIS Cloud offers web and mobile tools for handling data and sharing maps with collaborators or the public. | 5.9 | $5 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 05 NASA WorldWind | WorldWind suits developers and organizations building geospatial visualizations, mapping tools, monitoring systems, or educational Earth applications across web,… | 5.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, Web, Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Maptitude | Maptitude analyzes location information for territory design, routing, site selection, and business plans. | 5.8 | $795 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 NextGIS Web | It suits GIS managers, developers, IT administrators, field teams, and decision makers handling shared geospatial data. | 5.6 | €20 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Linux, API, Self-hosted | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 08 QGIS Cloud | QGIS Cloud hosts maps made in QGIS Desktop, published through its QGIS plugin. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 09 QGIS | QGIS is a desktop toolset for visualizing, analyzing, and preparing geographic information for print or reports. | 5.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Global Mapper | It suits GIS professionals, surveyors, engineers, government agencies, utilities, environmental consultants, and public safety organizations working with geospatial data. | 5.2 | $599 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 |
The list follows the site's newest-release order and uses figures published by the makers. Compare free plans, starting prices, deployment choices, analysis, mapping, dashboards, raster support and mobile apps.
02
Mapbox Studio
Mapbox Studio may suit teams creating branded maps or visualizing their own location data.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
03
StatSilk
Interactive dashboard software for presenting data through embedded visualizations.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record6.0 Visit
04
GIS Cloud
GIS Cloud offers web and mobile tools for handling data and sharing maps with collaborators or the public.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.9 Visit
05
NASA WorldWind
WorldWind suits developers and organizations building geospatial visualizations, mapping tools, monitoring systems, or educational Earth applications across web,…
AndroidWebWindows+4 Record5.9 Visit
6
Maptitude
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 $795 a year Record5.8 Visit Maptitude analyzes location information for territory design, routing, site selection, and business plans.
7
NextGIS Web
WebLinuxAPI+1 €20 a month, billed yearly Record5.6 Visit It suits GIS managers, developers, IT administrators, field teams, and decision makers handling shared geospatial data.
8
QGIS Cloud
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Free plan Record5.4 Visit QGIS Cloud hosts maps made in QGIS Desktop, published through its QGIS plugin.
9
QGIS
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+3 Free plan Record5.3 Visit QGIS is a desktop toolset for visualizing, analyzing, and preparing geographic information for print or reports.
10
Global Mapper
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows $599 a year Record5.2 Visit It suits GIS professionals, surveyors, engineers, government agencies, utilities, environmental consultants, and public safety organizations working with geospatial data.
11
Mango
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $79 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit Mango creates interactive online maps from data without coding or server setup.
12
Google Earth Engine
WebLinuxAPI $500 a month Record5.1 Visit Earth Engine suits scientists, researchers, developers, nonprofits, businesses and government users working in remote sensing, climate analysis, natural resources or…
13
eSpatial
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $499 a year Record5.0 Visit eSpatial maps spreadsheet and CRM location records and supports territory design and balancing.
14
GISCollab
AndroidWeb $29 a year Record5.0 Visit GISCollab is a browser tool for teams to edit, assess, and share geographic files.
15
GRASS GIS
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record4.9 Visit GRASS GIS is a geospatial processing engine with raster, vector, terrain, hydrology, and imagery tools.
16
MapLarge
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 — Record4.9 Visit MapLarge builds operational AI applications from satellite, sensor, and business data.
17
PHOTOMOD
WebWindowsLinux+1 125,000 RUB one-time Record4.9 Visit PHOTOMOD processes aerial, drone, and satellite remote-sensing data into orthophotos, terrain models, and maps.
20
GPXSee
AndroidWindowsMac+1 Free plan Record4.8 Visit GPS log viewer and analyzer with online or offline maps and activity graphs.
21
OpenJUMP GIS
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit OpenJUMP is a Java GIS for editing, styling, and analyzing vector data on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
22
SuperMap GIS
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 — Record4.8 Visit It suits organizations and GIS teams that need spatial data tools across desktop, server, web, or mobile environments.
23
spopt
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.7 Visit spopt is a Python library for optimization with spatial data, including regionalization and facility-location methods.
Before you choose
Compare free access and paid terms
Check whether a tool has a free plan or a time-limited trial before reviewing paid terms. Felt, NASA WorldWind, GIS Cloud, QGIS, GPXSee, Mapbox Studio and QGIS Cloud list free plans.
Paid pricing varies. GIS Cloud lists paid access from $5 per month, while Maptitude lists $795 per user per year. SuperMap GIS lists pricing on request and a 90-day trial.
Match deployment to your setup
Review the deployment options before choosing a tool. The list covers Windows, Linux, web, macOS, API and self-hosted deployments.
If you need a browser-based workflow, look for web support. If your team manages its own infrastructure, check for self-hosted deployment.
Check spatial and raster features
Compare spatial analysis and raster data support against the work you need to do. These fields show whether a listing addresses analysis of geographic layers and raster data.
Confirm the product details before committing, because the list records these capabilities separately from pricing and deployment.
Review maps and dashboards
Web mapping can matter when maps must be shared through a browser. A dashboard builder can help when geographic results need a dashboard view.
Check both fields independently. A tool may offer web mapping without listing a dashboard builder.
Look for mobile and API access
Check mobile app support if field work or phone access matters. TreePlotter lists Android and iOS platforms, along with web and API access.
An API can support connections to other software. Verify the listed platform and API details for the tool you are considering.
Questions
Which GIS tools on this list have a free plan?
Examples include Felt, NASA WorldWind, GIS Cloud, QGIS, GPXSee, Mapbox Studio and QGIS Cloud. Check the current listing for plan limits and terms.
Which GIS software offers a free trial?
SuperMap GIS lists a 90-day trial, Maptitude a 30-day trial, GIS Cloud a 14-day trial and Felt a 7-day trial.
What platforms does the list cover?
The comparison includes Windows, Linux, web, macOS, API and self-hosted deployment options. Availability depends on the individual tool.
Does the comparison include raster data support?
Yes. Raster data support is one of the comparison fields, alongside spatial analysis, web mapping and dashboard builder support.
Can I find GIS software with mobile apps?
Yes. Mobile app support is compared. TreePlotter lists Android and iOS among its platforms.
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