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Open source GIS application

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QGIS - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: March 2026

QGIS overview

What is QGIS?

QGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS) application, licensed under the GNU and supports various vector, raster, and database formats and and projections without converting to an internal or common format.

It assists with managing, analyzing, editing, and visualization of spatial data. QGIS is compatible with Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Windows, and Android operating systems.

Professionals can create maps and interactively explore spatial data through various tools such as QGIS browser, 2D and 3D map rendering, spatial bookmarks, annotation tools and more.

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What do users say about QGIS?

Its interface with online maps from services like Google and Bing, which makes it easy to work with different basemaps.

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Who uses QGIS?

Based on 100 verified user reviews.

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Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Civil Engineering
Environmental Services
Architecture & Planning
Higher Education
Others

Use cases

GIS

QGIS's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from QGIS users:

Map creation
Data mapping
Data import/export
Geographic maps
Data visualization
Reporting & statistics

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Data capture and transfer
Data collection
Geolocation
Spatial analysis
Labeling
Reporting/Analytics
Geocoding
Activity dashboard
API
Color codes/icons
Interoperability
Third-Party integrations

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QGIS pricing

Value for money rating:

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Free

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User opinions about QGIS price and value

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To see what individual users think of QGIS's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“I love the efficiency of it and that you can download it anywhere in the world via the QGIS Project page. The QGIS Community are kind and ethical and are ready to help users.”
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Emma H.

GIS Analyst

“Having the ability to integrate many different file types is a great feature that makes this software awesome.”
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Condrae R.

CAD Technician/Construction Supervisor

QGIS support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Knowledge Base
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum

Training options

Documentation

QGIS FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of QGIS?

QGIS has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Small Business

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Q. What languages does QGIS support?

QGIS supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does QGIS support mobile devices?

QGIS supports the following devices:
Android, iPad, iPhone


Q. Does QGIS offer an API?

Yes, QGIS has an API available for use.


Q. What level of support does QGIS offer?

QGIS offers the following support options:
Knowledge Base, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum

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