QGIS
Free and open-source geographic information system
QGIS is a professional, full-featured geographic information system for creating, editing, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data. It runs on the desktop and supports many data formats and plugins.
Key features
- Full GIS analysis toolkit
- Many data format support
- Large plugin ecosystem
- Map composer
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Free professional GIS
- Huge plugin ecosystem
- Reads nearly any spatial format
Trade-offs
- Desktop app, not a server
- Steep learning curve
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