QGIS
QGIS is a free, open-source science and GIS app for Windows, macOS and Linux. QGIS is a free, open source, cross platform (lin/win/mac) geographical information system (GIS). It has 14,480 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license, and people use it instead of ArcGIS.
- Official
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
- Science, GIS & engineering
- Actively maintained
About QGIS
QGIS is a full-featured, user-friendly, free-and-open-source (FOSS) geographical information system (GIS) that runs on Unix platforms, Windows, and MacOS.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use QGIS instead of.
- ArcGIS
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What is QGIS?
QGIS is a free, open-source science and GIS app for Windows, macOS and Linux. QGIS is a free, open source, cross platform (lin/win/mac) geographical information system (GIS). It has 14,480 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license, and people use it instead of ArcGIS.
Is QGIS free and open source?
Yes. QGIS's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install QGIS?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: final-3_44_15) or the project website.
Can QGIS replace ArcGIS?
QGIS is commonly used as a free alternative to ArcGIS. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.