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MapWindow GIS vs OpenStreetMap

A side-by-side look at MapWindow GIS and OpenStreetMap. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

MapWindow GIS

MapWindow GIS

Education & Reference

MapWindow GIS is an open-source geographic information system (GIS) software for viewing, editing, and analyzing spatial data. It supports many common GIS data formats and allows creating maps with layers, symbols, labels, and more.

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OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap

Travel & Location

OpenStreetMap is a free, open-source, crowd-sourced map of the world. Volunteers collect map data using GPS devices, aerial imagery, local knowledge, and other free sources to create and update the map database.

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