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MapWindow GIS vs QGIS Cloud
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 APISelf-hostedWindows
MapWindow GIS combines a free Windows desktop GIS with developer libraries and a hydrology-focused application. Its plugin architecture and database support are useful features, though MapWindow5 documentation is still being built.
Visit MapWindow GIS Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4
QGIS Cloud links QGIS Desktop publishing with hosted databases, map services and web and mobile clients. Free use is public and restricted to non-commercial, non-government activity; Pro adds access controls and capacity.
Visit QGIS CloudThe facts
| MapWindow GIS | QGIS Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Windows | Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mapwindow.org | qgiscloud.com |
| On gis software | #14 of 64 | #18 of 64 |
MapWindow GIS: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT license
- MapWindow5 supports several spatial databases and WMS
- Toolbox supports restartable and multithreaded tasks
- Developer components support Windows Forms and .NET apps
- Can be used in commercial products
What to know first
- MapWindow5 documentation is under construction
- MapWindow5 is a Windows desktop GIS
- Project is managed by volunteers and supported by donations
QGIS Cloud: what it does well
- Publishes QGIS maps with desktop-project styling
- Supports WMS, WFS and editable WFS-T services
- Prints maps up to 1200 dpi
- Free plan allows unlimited public maps
- Database access is password protected and encrypted
What to know first
- Free maps and services are public
- Free use excludes commercial and government activity
- Free database storage totals 50 MB
- Pro price is billed at 65 Euro/month
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