Side by side
Mango vs Manifold GIS (Release 9)
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 trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
Mango combines browser-based map creation, broad data-format support, analysis tools, and controlled sharing for professional users. Pricing starts at $79 a month billed annually, with mobile tool limitations and a stated HIPAA compliance restriction.
Visit Mango Free trial Self-hostedWindows
Manifold Release 9 offers broad spatial connectivity and analysis with edition-based licensing. Buyers should choose among desktop, Universal, and Server capabilities and note the activation requirements.
Visit Manifold GIS (Release 9)The facts
| Mango | Manifold GIS (Release 9) | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Business: $79 a month | Manifold Release 9 Professional: $145, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mangomap.com | manifold.net |
| On gis software | #36 of 64 | #40 of 64 |
Mango: what it does well
- Creates interactive maps without coding
- Supports major vector formats and raster data
- Public and private sharing controls
- Dropbox synchronization for map data
- 30-day Enterprise-level trial
What to know first
- No free plan is available
- Mobile lacks several listed tools
- HIPAA compliance is not recommended
- Plans are billed annually
Manifold GIS (Release 9): what it does well
- Automatic parallel processing
- SQL and point-and-click analytics
- Broad database and spatial-format connectivity
- Web mapping and raster support
- Free read-only Viewer available
What to know first
- Windows desktop only
- No mobile apps
- Release 9 requires internet activation
- Viewer omits scripting and printing
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