GMap.NET vs 2GIS

Struggling to choose between GMap.NET and 2GIS? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

GMap.NET is a Development solution with tags like maps, google-maps, bing-maps, openstreetmap, wikimapia, yandex-maps, arcgis, net, c.

It boasts features such as Supports multiple map providers like Google, Bing, OpenStreetMap, WikiMapia, Yandex, ArcGIS, Allows embedding interactive maps in desktop applications, Provides markers, polygons, routes and geocoding, Cross-platform - works on Windows, Linux, Mac, Open source and free to use and pros including Free and open source, Easy to integrate into .NET apps, Supports many map providers and features, Active community support.

On the other hand, 2GIS is a Travel & Location product tagged with maps, navigation, business-directory, reviews.

Its standout features include Detailed maps for over 1800 cities worldwide, Business directory with contact info, hours, photos, Reviews and ratings for local businesses, Route planning and turn-by-turn navigation, Public transit maps and schedules, AR mode for exploring area around you, Offline maps available, Gas station finder, Parking finder, and it shines with pros like Very detailed maps, Huge database of local businesses, Navigation works offline, Completely free to use.

Feature	GMap.NET	2GIS
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Primary Category	Development	Travel & Location

Product Overview

GMap.NET

Description: GMap.NET is an open source .NET control for embedding maps in desktop applications. It allows embedding Google, Bing, OpenStreetMap, WikiMapia, Yandex, ArcGIS maps and more with minimal configuration. It supports routing, geocoding, markers, polygons and various map projections.

2GIS

Description: 2GIS is a free mobile map and business directory app and website. It provides detailed maps, business listings, reviews, and navigation for over 1800 cities in Russia, CIS, Europe, Asia and America.

Key Features Comparison

GMap.NET Features

• Supports multiple map providers like Google, Bing, OpenStreetMap, WikiMapia, Yandex, ArcGIS
• Allows embedding interactive maps in desktop applications
• Provides markers, polygons, routes and geocoding
• Cross-platform - works on Windows, Linux, Mac
• Open source and free to use

2GIS Features

• Detailed maps for over 1800 cities worldwide
• Business directory with contact info, hours, photos
• Reviews and ratings for local businesses
• Route planning and turn-by-turn navigation
• Public transit maps and schedules
• AR mode for exploring area around you
• Offline maps available
• Gas station finder
• Parking finder

Pros & Cons Analysis

GMap.NET

Pros

• Free and open source
• Easy to integrate into .NET apps
• Supports many map providers and features
• Active community support

Cons

• Limited documentation
• Steep learning curve
• Not optimized for mobile apps
• Lacks some advanced GIS capabilities

2GIS

Pros

• Very detailed maps
• Huge database of local businesses
• Navigation works offline
• Completely free to use

Cons

• Limited availability outside of Russia/CIS
• Fewer details for non-Russian cities
• Some translations to English could be improved
• No integration with other map apps

Pricing Comparison

GMap.NET

• Open Source

2GIS

• Freemium