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# Compare MAPublisher vs QGIS

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> Detailed comparison between MAPublisher and QGIS. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | MAPublisher | QGIS |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 46 | 100 |
| **Starting Price** | US$1,399.00 | US$0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software |
| **Training Software** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation |

## Best for

### MAPublisher

MAPublisher has been around for over 20 years and is used in private and public companies, government organizations and educational institutions around the world.

### QGIS

Geospatial professionals, scientists and researchers, GIS students and educators, open source software users and developers.

## Key features

### MAPublisher

- Color Codes/Icons
- Data Import/Export
- Data Visualization Software
- Geocoding
- Geographic Maps
- Image Management
- Internet Mapping
- Interoperability
- Labeling
- Map Creation
- Map Sharing
- Spatial Analysis
- Third-Party Integrations

### QGIS

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Color Codes/Icons
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Data Collection Software
- Data Import/Export
- Data Mapping
- Data Visualization Software
- Geocoding
- Geographic Maps
- Geolocation
- Interoperability
- Labeling
- Map Creation
- Reporting & Statistics
- Spatial Analysis
- Third-Party Integrations

## Links

- [View MAPublisher Profile](https://www.capterra.co.il/software/176100/mapublisher)
- [View QGIS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.il/software/185949/qgis)
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