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PostGIS vs QGIS

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

PostGIS

PostGIS

Development

PostGIS is an open source spatial database extender for PostgreSQL. It adds support for geographic objects, allowing location queries to be run in SQL. PostGIS enables PostgreSQL to store, query, and manipulate spatial data efficiently.

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QGIS

QGIS

Office & Productivity

QGIS is a free and open-source geographic information system software. It allows viewing, editing, and analyzing geospatial data. QGIS offers features for mapping, data management, and data visualization.

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