MapLarge vs NASA WorldWind
MapLarge
maplarge.comNASA WorldWind
worldwind.arc.nasa.govSide by side
| Figure | MapLarge | NASA WorldWind |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · GIS Software | 8.5 (#8) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Documentation | The developer portal provides API references, live JavaScript examples, geocoder documentation and server-to-server SDK guidance. | The developer guide covers functionality, user guidance and documentation for every Web WorldWind module. |
| Geocoding | The geocoder batch-processes addresses and charges only for records that successfully receive coordinates, with sample downloads before purchase. | The navigation API includes a Nominatim geocoder based on OpenStreetMap data through MapQuest. |
| Hosting | The server page lists on-premises or hybrid cloud, SaaS or managed cloud, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform as deployment options. | The WorldWind Server Kit extends GeoServer to provide a geospatial solution for hosting data. |
| Integrations | Listed connectors and integrations include Salesforce, Dropbox, SharePoint, Amazon, ArcGIS, Google Maps, Leaflet, OpenLayers and OpenStreetMap. | The SDKs support OGC WMS and related geospatial services, and Android release notes list WMS, WMTS, WCS and GeoPackage support. |
| License | Terms identify Map Large, Inc. and restrict copying, modification, commercial use and decompilation; the product is proprietary. | Web WorldWind and WorldWind Java are licensed under Apache License 2.0, while the Android repository states NASA Open Source Agreement 1.3. |
| Public APIs | MapLarge documents JavaScript, web-services and geocoder APIs, with token or username/password authentication for web-service requests. | NASA publishes JavaScript, Java and Android APIs with module documentation and examples. |
| Support | The security page describes monitoring and customer-support options delivered through service-level agreements. | The Java resources include API documentation and a community support forum; source code and issue tracking are managed through GitHub. |
| What it does | MapLarge Application Fabric turns live multimodal data into operational systems for mission workflows. | NASA WorldWind is a virtual globe and geospatial visualization platform for exploring and displaying geographic information in 3D and 2D. |
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In their own words
MapLarge
MapLarge Application Fabric is a platform for building governed operational AI applications from live satellite, sensor, and enterprise data. It combines dashboards, task management, alerting, sharing and collaboration, and a mapping engine. Its analytics toolkit supports GIS and track analytics across land, sea, air, space, indoor, and logical graph data. Deployments can run in cloud, on-premises, edge, mobile, or disconnected environments. Hosting options include SaaS or managed cloud, hybrid cloud, AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform; supported systems include Linux, Windows, Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift. The platform lists REST, JavaScript, and TypeScript APIs, SDKs for Java, Python, Node.js, C#, TypeScript, and JavaScript, OGC services, and major database support. Integrations include mapping, GIS, analytics, Salesforce, Dropbox, SharePoint, and Amazon connectors. Security includes role-based access, granular sharing, row- or cell-level permissions, and authentication through SAML, OAuth, Active Directory, PKI, or tokens. Pricing is on request.
NASA WorldWind
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