Google Earth Engine vs NASA WorldWind
Google Earth Engine
earthengine.google.comNASA WorldWind
worldwind.arc.nasa.govSide by side
| Figure | Google Earth Engine | NASA WorldWind |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.40/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 2 |
| Spec score · GIS Software | 8.3 (#10) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Support | Technical support is available through Google Cloud Care, and support packages can include 24/7 coverage, phone support, and a technical support manager. | The Java resources include API documentation and a community support forum; source code and issue tracking are managed through GitHub. |
| What it does | Earth Engine combines a large catalog of satellite imagery and geospatial datasets with planetary-scale analysis to detect changes, map trends, and quantify surface differences. | NASA WorldWind is a virtual globe and geospatial visualization platform for exploring and displaying geographic information in 3D and 2D. |
Plans
Google Earth Engine
- StorageFree
- Compute (Online and Batch)$0.40 a month
- Enterprise Basic$500 a month
- Individual & SMB Basic$500 a month
- Enterprise Professional$2,000 a month
- Enterprise PremiumPriced on request
- Individual & SMB LimitedPriced on request
In their own words
Google Earth Engine
Google Earth Engine combines satellite imagery and geospatial datasets for large-scale analysis of changes, trends, and surface differences. Its public archive holds more than eighty petabytes of geospatial data and over thirty years of historical imagery, with additions made daily. The web-based Code Editor includes JavaScript editing, map visualization, interactive queries, geometry drawing, task management, API reference, and Git-based script management. Python and JavaScript APIs also support local client-library use. Earth Engine integrates with Google Cloud and can load BigQuery tables, run BigQuery queries, and export results there; the maker also describes interoperability with tools including TensorFlow, PyTorch, Spark, and Pandas. Shareable Apps let stakeholders explore analyses through interactive interfaces. Uses include remote sensing, climate analysis, natural resource management, and sustainability. Eligible groups may qualify for restricted noncommercial use at no cost; commercial and government operational customers are charged. Individual & SMB Basic and Enterprise Basic cost $500 per month; Enterprise Professional costs $2000 per month. Usage-based storage and compute charges are also listed.
NASA WorldWind
NASA WorldWind has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.