# Best Free GIS Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra

> Find and compare the 2026 best free GIS software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours.

Source: https://www.capterra.com/gis-software/s/free

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# Best GIS Software for free

For more information consult our [GIS Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content)

[## Google Maps](https://www.capterra.com/p/227511/Google-Maps/)

[4.7 (1836)](https://www.capterra.com/p/227511/Google-Maps/reviews/)

Google Maps is a mapping software that uses JavaScript to provide interactive maps and location-based services. [Learn more about Google Maps](https://www.capterra.com/p/227511/Google-Maps/)

GIS features reviewers most value

3D Imaging

Color Codes/Icons

Data Import/Export

Data Mapping

Geocoding

Geographic Maps

Labeling

Map Sharing

Route Optimization

91% recommend this product

[## MaintainX](https://www.capterra.com/p/179296/GetMaintainx/)

[4.8 (1034)](https://www.capterra.com/p/179296/GetMaintainx/reviews/)

MaintainX is a cloud-based CMMS and EAM software that helps teams manage work orders, assets, parts, and labor. [Learn more about MaintainX](https://www.capterra.com/p/179296/GetMaintainx/)

GIS features reviewers most value

3D Imaging

Color Codes/Icons

Data Import/Export

Data Mapping

Geocoding

Geographic Maps

Labeling

Map Sharing

Route Optimization

92% recommend this product

[## ArcGIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/93333/ArcGIS/)

[4.6 (505)](https://www.capterra.com/p/93333/ArcGIS/reviews/)

Web, on-prem and mobile solutions to help businesses with mapping, data management, predictive modeling, geocoding and more. [Learn more about ArcGIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/93333/ArcGIS/)

GIS features reviewers most value

3D Imaging

Color Codes/Icons

Data Import/Export

Data Mapping

Geocoding

Geographic Maps

Labeling

Map Sharing

Route Optimization

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[## BatchGeo](https://www.capterra.com/p/210333/BatchGeo/)

[4.7 (150)](https://www.capterra.com/p/210333/BatchGeo/reviews/)

BatchGeo's ease of use, intuitive interface, and powerful mapping capabilities make it a great tool for anyone, [Learn more about BatchGeo](https://www.capterra.com/p/210333/BatchGeo/)

GIS features reviewers most value

3D Imaging

Color Codes/Icons

Data Import/Export

Data Mapping

Geocoding

Geographic Maps

Labeling

Map Sharing

Route Optimization

84% recommend this product

[## LocationIQ](https://www.capterra.com/p/164206/LocationIQ/)

[4.9 (131)](https://www.capterra.com/p/164206/LocationIQ/reviews/)

GIS solution that helps businesses transform your location data to street addresses and manage routing situations using custom maps. [Learn more about LocationIQ](https://www.capterra.com/p/164206/LocationIQ/)

GIS features reviewers most value

3D Imaging

Color Codes/Icons

Data Import/Export

Data Mapping

Geocoding

Geographic Maps

Labeling

Map Sharing

Route Optimization

96% recommend this product

[## QGIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/185949/QGIS/)

[4.5 (100)](https://www.capterra.com/p/185949/QGIS/reviews/)

QGIS is free, open source GIS software that enables users to create, edit, visualize, analyze and publish geospatial data on desktop an [Learn more about QGIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/185949/QGIS/)

GIS features reviewers most value

3D Imaging

Color Codes/Icons

Data Import/Export

Data Mapping

Geocoding

Geographic Maps

Labeling

Map Sharing

Route Optimization

86% recommend this product

[## Google Earth Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/248994/Google-Earth-Pro/)

[4.7 (97)](https://www.capterra.com/p/248994/Google-Earth-Pro/reviews/)

Free desktop tool with advanced mapping features. It allows users to import and export GIS data and access historical images. [Learn more about Google Earth Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/248994/Google-Earth-Pro/)

GIS features reviewers most value

3D Imaging

Color Codes/Icons

Data Import/Export

Data Mapping

Geocoding

Geographic Maps

Labeling

Map Sharing

Route Optimization

[## Smarty](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014524/Smarty/)

[4.9 (91)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014524/Smarty/reviews/)

Smarty provides easy-to-implement APIs for address verification, address autocomplete, rooftop geocoding, property data, and more! [Learn more about Smarty](https://www.capterra.com/p/10014524/Smarty/)

GIS features reviewers most value

3D Imaging

Color Codes/Icons

Data Import/Export

Data Mapping

Geocoding

Geographic Maps

Labeling

Map Sharing

Route Optimization

[## AeroMegh](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002374/AeroMegh/)

[4.7 (61)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002374/AeroMegh/reviews/)

AeroMegh is a Stop Solution to transform drone data into actionable insights. [Learn more about AeroMegh](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002374/AeroMegh/)

GIS features reviewers most value

3D Imaging

Color Codes/Icons

Data Import/Export

Data Mapping

Geocoding

Geographic Maps

Labeling

Map Sharing

Route Optimization

[## Scribble Maps](https://www.capterra.com/p/208541/Scribble-Maps/)

[4.8 (48)](https://www.capterra.com/p/208541/Scribble-Maps/reviews/)

Easy to use online GIS and web mapping visualization solution. [Learn more about Scribble Maps](https://www.capterra.com/p/208541/Scribble-Maps/)

GIS features reviewers most value

3D Imaging

Color Codes/Icons

Data Import/Export

Data Mapping

Geocoding

Geographic Maps

Labeling

Map Sharing

Route Optimization

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