MapWindow GIS vs NASA WorldWind
MapWindow GIS
mapwindow.orgNASA WorldWind
worldwind.arc.nasa.govSide by side
| Figure | MapWindow GIS | NASA WorldWind |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · GIS Software | 7.8 (#27) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Documentation | MapWindow5 documentation is still under construction, while MapWinGIS has API documentation and C# code samples. | The developer guide covers functionality, user guidance and documentation for every Web WorldWind module. |
| License | The site says its tools and applications use the MIT license and may be used in commercial products. | Web WorldWind and WorldWind Java are licensed under Apache License 2.0, while the Android repository states NASA Open Source Agreement 1.3. |
| Support | The project directs technical questions to its discussion forum and bug reports or feature requests to its issue tracker. | The Java resources include API documentation and a community support forum; source code and issue tracking are managed through GitHub. |
Plans
In their own words
MapWindow GIS
MapWindow GIS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
NASA WorldWind
NASA WorldWind has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.