About QGIS

QGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS) application, licensed under the GNU and supports various vector, raster, and database formats and and projections without converting to an internal or common format.

It assists with managing, analyzing, editing, and visualization of spatial data. QGIS is compatible with Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Windows, and Android operating systems.

Professionals can create maps and interactively explore spatial data through various tools such as QGIS browser, 2D and 3D map rendering, spatial bookmarks, annotation tools and more.


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Carlos
Carlos
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Powerful, reliable, easy to use, extendable... and free (as in free beer and free speech)

Reviewed on 2019/08/09

Pros

It is extremely powerful: it has plenty of built-in algorithms that range from data analysis, visualization, vector, raster... and it has thousands of 3rd party plug-ins that extend their base functionallities. Furthermore, if everything fails, it can be extended through python scripting. As result it can be used for any purpose that include geospatial data.
Furthermore, it is reliable, meaning that it does not hang when working with large datasets or doing complex calculations.
The fact that can be used in any major Operating System (GNU/Linux, Windows, Mac, Android) and can read and write a number of file formats (including, but not limited to, all open standards) makes it excellent for sharing your work with others, preventing any kind of platform lock-in.

Cons

It might be not well-known as Arcgis, even though it can do everything Arcgis can do plus more, at a fraction of its cost (0).

Oder Henrique
Oder Henrique
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  • Industry: Renewables & Environment
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great software in what it proposes

Reviewed on 2021/04/22

I have been using the program for more than 6 months and even then I have no interest in changing...

I have been using the program for more than 6 months and even then I have no interest in changing software, as it perfectly meets my map creation demands. I can create everything from less complex maps for personal use, to maps for professional use.

Pros

The main benefit of QGIS in relation to competitors is related to cost-benefit. The software is compatible with the most popular operating systems such as Windowns, Linux and Mac. A few months ago I started a course to become professional and 4 months ago I got a new job opportunity thanks to my knowledge and skill with the tool. In addition, QGIS support is very complete, where I can solve problems in a short time. It is possible to download different versions of the program, depending on each demand.

Cons

Comparing QGIS with some similar but paid programs, it is possible to notice that some problems happen more frequently, where the software proves to be more unstable and sometimes the program closes for no apparent reason, however, these are quite sporadic situations and do not affect my Yield.

Jamal
Jamal
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

new user 6 month

Reviewed on 2022/11/24

My somewhat recent experience with the program is to solve the problems of the layers that I used...

My somewhat recent experience with the program is to solve the problems of the layers that I used to export to and from other expensive programs, which I am doing now with the free program

Pros

The program is completely free, light and easy to handle with features

Cons

The permanent development of the program and keep abreast of the development that occurs with all programs and devices, and it is free

Deepit
Deepit
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  • Industry: Environmental Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Still the best Open Source GIS Software

Reviewed on 2021/02/16

IT has most features on it for GeoSpatial use along with added Geoprocessing tools and plugins,...

IT has most features on it for GeoSpatial use along with added Geoprocessing tools and plugins, surprisingly found it a first choice for maybe handling with rasters imagery for simpler work. QGIS does everything I need for professional mapping & analysis.
The software is updated on time and regularly. easily connectable to other applications even including hardware GPS devices through plugins and has an easy integration with Excel Databases and supports most Excel Database formats. User Friendly GIS option.

Pros

Its pretty useful options if you want to convert from on format to another such as GDAL files having formats of Raster imagery such as converting grid files, image files to ASCII files etc including numerous other formats. Budget friendly option for Geospatial professionals plus easy to use tools for other professionals in the field of Environment or planning for their mapping work.

Add on's are another useful feature, recently used and add on for adding surveys for data point collection of reviewing of data points, many developers are able to make add on plugins for QGIS.

Cons

There can arise issues such as lag or time taken for some geoprocessing tools, installation loading times, time taken for bulk tasks, in general using ArcGIS is more easier and better. Tool bar graphics can be out of date.

Paolo
Paolo
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A fantastic open source replacement for expensive proprietary solutions

Reviewed on 2019/10/30

Pros

If you need a GIS Desktop tool, QGIS is the way to go. It is rich of features, open source, and easily customizable using Python. And has a vibrant community!

Cons

I like everything from this fantastic software

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QGIS FAQs

Below are some frequently asked questions for QGIS.

QGIS offers the following pricing plans:

  • Starting from: US$0.00
  • Pricing model: Free Version
  • Free Trial: Not Available

QGIS is available free of cost.

QGIS has the following typical customers:

Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000

QGIS supports the following languages:

English

QGIS supports the following devices:

Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)

QGIS integrates with the following applications:

GRASS GIS

QGIS offers the following support options:

Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base

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