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PostGIS vs Windows Maps

A side-by-side look at PostGIS and Windows Maps. 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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Windows Maps

Windows Maps

Travel & Location

Windows Maps is a mapping service developed by Microsoft that provides road maps, aerial and streetside imagery, and directions. It includes features like traffic info, search, and collection syncing across devices.

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