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OpenJUMP GIS

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Spec score 8.1 #20 of 64 in GIS Software

What it is

OpenJUMP GIS is a free, open-source desktop Geographic Information System written in Java and maintained by volunteers. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows; the site lists version 2.4.0, dated January 15, 2025, as the latest release. It is designed for geometry and attribute editing, map styling, and vector analysis, including topology and overlay operations. It reads and writes shapefiles and simple GML files, with plugins extending support to other vector formats. It can read from spatial databases, write to PostGIS, work with WFS and WMS services, and use images. Maps can be exported to SVG. Plugins add options such as database readers, printing, quality checks, charts, GIS analysis, and raster tools; installation requires placing a plugin JAR in the lib/ext folder and restarting. Users can ask questions in a forum or mailing list, while developers have a separate mailing list and bug reports and feature requests go through trackers. The project notes that it does not provide all the features of proprietary GIS software.

Spec sheet

Product
OpenJUMP is an open source Geographic Information System written in Java and maintained by volunteers around the globe.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Support
Users can ask questions in the user forum or mailing list, developers can use the developer mailing list, and users can report bugs or request features through trackers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Analysis
The site describes vector analysis tools for topological analysis and overlay operations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Data editing
It is designed for editing geometry and attribute data.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Data formats
The current version can read and write shapefiles and simple GML files, with support for other vector formats through plugins.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Databases and services
OpenJUMP can read from spatial databases, write to PostGIS, and work with WFS and WMS web services.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Editing and analysis
The site describes geometry and attribute editing, map styling, SVG export, and vector analysis tools for topology and overlay operations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Intended audience
The SourceForge project page lists agriculture, developers, desktop end users, government, nonprofits, and science or research as intended audiences.Read 8 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Latest release
The site lists OpenJUMP 2.4.0, dated January 15, 2025, as the latest release.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Limitations
The project says OpenJUMP does not have all the features of a proprietary GIS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Mapping and export
Users can style map data and export the map view to SVG.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Plugin examples
Available plugin types include data format and database readers, print plugins, quality checks, chart visualization, GIS analysis, and raster tools.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Plugin installation
The plugin page says users can add an extension by placing its JAR file in OpenJUMP's lib/ext folder and restarting the application.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Plugin system
Plugins and extensions add functionality outside the core; users install them by placing the JAR file in OpenJUMP's lib/ext folder and restarting the application.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Plugins
Plugins include tools for additional data formats and databases, printing, quality checks, charts, GIS analysis, and raster operations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Professional support
The support page says some companies offer professional support and custom development, and points to a support list on the wiki.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Project limits
The project says OpenJUMP does not have all the features of a proprietary GIS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Spatial databases
It can read from several spatial databases and write to PostGIS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Vector formats
It can read and write shapefiles and simple GML files, with other vector formats available through plugins.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Web services and imagery
It supports images and WFS and WMS web services.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org
Windows and Linux
The SourceForge project page lists BSD, Linux, and Windows under operating systems.Read 8 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net

Plans and prices

OpenJUMP Free Open source GIS; desktop software Read 8 Oct 2026 · openjump.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free, open-source desktop GIS
  • Edits geometry and attribute data
  • Works with PostGIS, WFS, and WMS
  • Supports vector topology and overlay analysis

Limits

  • Project says it lacks some proprietary GIS features
  • Other vector formats require plugins
  • Plugin installation requires an application restart

Who it suits

OpenJUMP may suit desktop users, developers, government, nonprofit, agriculture, or research work involving spatial data. Its plugin system offers ways to add formats and tools beyond the core application.

Verdict

OpenJUMP covers editing, mapping, database connections, and vector analysis across the listed desktop platforms. Factor in its stated feature limits and the need to install plugins for additional formats and tools.

Where Specifiction places it

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