Tech riderRev. 7 Oct 2026
TerrSet
- 1Runs onWindows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Deploymentdesktop
- 4Spatial analysisadvanced
- 5Web mappingNo
- 6Dashboard builderNo
- 7Raster data supportYes
- 8Mobile appsNo
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: clarku.edu

Overview
TerrSet is ranked #19 of 63 in GIS software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.
TerrSet plans and pricing
All plansTerrSet liberaGIS Free Free to all users · Windows 8.1 and above or Windows Server 2008 and above · Ecosystems Modeler, GStat, and parts of Climate Change Adaptation Modeler removed clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
Compared on GIS software
- Free plan
- Yesclarku.edu
- Deployment
- desktopclarku.edu
- Spatial analysis
- advancedclarku.edu
- Web mapping
- Noclarku.edu
- Dashboard builder
- Noclarku.edu
- Raster data support
- Yesclarku.edu
- Mobile apps
- Noclarku.edu
Facts
- Purpose
- TerrSet is an integrated geospatial software system for monitoring and modeling the earth system for sustainable development.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- Included tools
- The system combines IDRISI GIS Analysis and Image Processing tools with specialized applications.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- GIS analysis
- IDRISI GIS Analysis offers over 300 analytical tools, primarily oriented to raster data.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- Image processing
- IDRISI Image Processing includes procedures for restoration, enhancement, transformation, and classification of remotely sensed imagery.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- Land change modeling
- Land Change Modeler supports land change analysis and prediction, including REDD project-level modeling.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- Time series analysis
- Earth Trends Modeler analyzes remotely sensed image time series to assess long-term climate trends, seasonal trends, and recurrent patterns.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- Biodiversity modeling
- Habitat and Biodiversity Modeler provides tools for habitat assessment, landscape pattern analysis, and biodiversity modeling.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- GeOSIRIS
- GeOSIRIS quantifies and maps impacts of national REDD projects on deforestation, carbon emissions, agricultural revenue, and carbon payments.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- TerrSet is fully COM compliant, and the IDRISI API documentation describes access to system functionality from other programming environments.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- File formats
- TerrSet includes utilities for importing and exporting all major file and imagery formats.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- Platform requirements
- TerrSet requires Windows 8.1 or later or Windows Server 2008 or later and is not designed to run natively on Linux or MacOS.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- Hardware requirements
- The download page lists 8 GB RAM, recommends 16 GB or more, and specifies 1.3 GB for the application plus 7.5 GB for tutorial data.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- Limits in liberaGIS
- LiberaGIS omits Ecosystems Modeler, GStat, parts of Climate Change Adaptation Modeler, and Marxan in HBM.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Support Center offers FAQs and documentation, user discussions, and technical support ticket submission for routine inquiries.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- Security and licensing
- The FAQ states that liberaGIS does not need a license file, while legacy perpetual licenses can be reactivated on a new machine only until September 2029.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The download page describes liberaGIS as serving researchers, educators, and professionals working on spatial challenges such as land-use planning and environmental monitoring.clarku.edu · 7 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 1987clarku.edu · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- 921 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610, United Statesclarku.edu · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best GIS Software in 2026#19 of 63
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Sources
- clarku.edu/geospatial-analytics/terrset/· checked 7 Oct 2026
- clarku.edu/geospatial-analytics/terrset-liberagis-· checked 7 Oct 2026
- clarku.edu/geospatial-analytics/terrset/resources/· checked 7 Oct 2026
- clarku.edu/geospatial-analytics/terrset/download/· checked 7 Oct 2026
- clarku.edu/geospatial-analytics/terrset/frequently· checked 7 Oct 2026


