Side by side
CARTO vs ILWIS
Both stand on gis and mapping software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb
CARTO combines GIS visualization, spatial analysis, AI agents, and warehouse connectivity. Teams should review deployment, support, quota, and production-use terms during the trial and sales process.
Visit CARTO Free plan
Visit ILWIS The facts
| CARTO | ILWIS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Not published |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | 52°North |
| Website | carto.com | utwente.nl |
| On gis and mapping software | #5 of 14 | #9 of 14 |
CARTO: what it does well
- Natural-language geospatial AI agents
- No-code and low-code workflows
- 12,000-plus curated datasets
- 100-plus spatial functions
- Self-hosted and on-premises options
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing is on request
- Trial excludes production use
- Pay As You Go requires a 12-month contract