RustGIS
RustGIS is a free, open-source science and GIS app for Windows, macOS and Linux. A fast, free and open-source GIS in pure Rust. It has 2,101 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license. Its source code is on GitHub at opengeos/RustGIS.
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About RustGIS
A fast, free and open-source GIS in pure Rust for mapping, analyzing and sharing geospatial data. Native on Windows, macOS and Linux, and in your web browser. Your data stays on your machine unless you send it to an AI model you choose, and every action is a command you can script.
Install RustGIS
Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.
brew install --cask opengeoswinget install OpenGeos.RustGISAUR (Arch Linux)
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Is RustGIS free and open source?
Yes. RustGIS's source code is public on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install RustGIS?
Homebrew: brew install --cask opengeos, winget: winget install OpenGeos.RustGIS and the AUR package rustgis-bin. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v0.4.0).
Is RustGIS still maintained?
The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 28, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.