# RustGIS (open-source science and GIS app)

> 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.

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.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/opengeos/RustGIS |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 2,101 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Rust |
| Website | https://rustgis.app |
| Official | no |
| Category | Science, GIS & engineering |
| Latest release | v0.4.0 (Oct 25, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 28, 2026 |

## Install

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install --cask opengeos
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/opengeos

### winget (Windows)

```sh
winget install OpenGeos.RustGIS
```

Package page: https://winstall.app/apps/OpenGeos.RustGIS

### AUR (Arch Linux)

Package page: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/rustgis-bin

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