Comments on: Commercial GIS Software: List of Proprietary Mapping Software

By: Steve Jaboor

Steve Jaboor — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:59:07 +0000

Looking for help in mapping out a cross county bike trip

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:15:55 +0000

It’s unbelievable that Cadcorp isn’t on there. It’s worth taking a look at what they do. It’s used all over.

By: Arnulf Christl

Arnulf Christl — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 10:24:30 +0000

There is no such thing as “commercial” software, it is only a misnomer. You mean to say “proprietary” software. And your forgot to mention hundreds of businesses supporting Open Source software packages professionally, including SLA and all you desire to yell at somebody. Please update this post or better even scratch it altogether.

By: Ian

Ian — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 20:31:53 +0000

Why is Cadcorp GIS missing off this list? Supports 160+ spatial formats including databases, very interoperable and has a free version (Map Express on the website).

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 16:13:34 +0000

The rise of Qgis and other open source GIS implementations could leave commercial GIS platforms fighting for survival in the near future. For most basic GIS tasks Qgis and a graphics editor like adobe illustrator are sufficient. This way immense licensing fees can be avoided.