NASA WorldWind vs NetMap
NASA WorldWind
worldwind.arc.nasa.govNetMap
terrainworks.comSide by side
| Figure | NASA WorldWind | NetMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · GIS Software | 8.6 (#5) | 7.1 (#36) |
| Support | The Java resources include API documentation and a community support forum; source code and issue tracking are managed through GitHub. | The license agreement says users can email TerrainWorks Support about unresolved tool errors, but it sets no schedule for new tools or error repairs. |
| Use cases | Organizations use WorldWind to monitor weather, visualize cities and terrain, track vehicles, analyze geospatial data, and support education about Earth. | TerrainWorks lists resource management, watershed restoration, hazard mitigation, wildfire assessment, conservation, and research as decision support uses. |
Plans
NetMap
- Builder / NetMap as a ServicePriced on request
- NetMap User LicensePrice not published
In their own words
NASA WorldWind
NASA WorldWind has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.