Side by side
Felt vs NASA WorldWind
Both stand on gis software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
Felt combines spatial analysis, data connections, field collection, and team collaboration in a cloud GIS platform. The free Personal plan is limited, and organizational plans require an annual contract with pricing available by inquiry.
Visit Felt Free plan Open source AndroidAPILinux+4
WorldWind offers both web and Java options for building geospatial applications, with data-source support and analysis tools. Its listed geospatial data services had a maintenance-related outage caveat.
Visit NASA WorldWindThe facts
| Felt | NASA WorldWind | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Team: $199 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 7 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | felt.com | worldwind.arc.nasa.gov |
| On gis software | #2 of 64 | #1 of 64 |
Felt: what it does well
- Supports spatial SQL and natural-language analysis.
- QGIS publishing preserves map styling and layer structure.
- Field App supports offline capture and later syncing.
- Real-time collaboration includes comments and permissions.
- States SOC 2 Type II certification and GDPR compliance.
What to know first
- Personal plan does not allow own data uploads.
- Personal plan is not for business use.
- Professional and Enterprise pricing is not published.
- Professional limits monthly processing to 25 GB.
NASA WorldWind: what it does well
- Renders interactive 3D globes and 2D maps
- Web edition works on desktop and mobile browsers
- Java edition includes geospatial analysis tools
- Supports public or private geographic data sources
- Free, open-source SDK and APIs
What to know first
- Geospatial data services were undergoing maintenance
- Service outages were possible during April 2023
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