QGIS

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Germany · Est. 2002 · Replaces Esri ArcGIS

GDPR CompliantEU DataOpen SourceFreeHigh TrustIndependently audited or officially GDPR-certified

Free and open-source GIS platform. Used by European governments and researchers worldwide.

European Privacy Score

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Decent

Ø Maps & Navigation: 8282 / 100

PrivacyData handling & encryption

FeaturesFunctionality & completeness

InfraUptime & EU data storage

UXEase of use

CostValue for money

Why QGIS instead of Esri ArcGIS?

QGIS is a GDPR-compliant, Germany-based alternative to Esri ArcGIS that keeps your data in Europe. With a privacy score of 97/100, it is fully open-source and stores data on EU infrastructure.

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Quick Facts

Country: 🇩🇪Germany
Founded: 2002
Pricing: Free
Open Source: Yes
EU Data: Yes
GDPR: Compliant
Trust: High Trust
Replaces: Esri ArcGIS
Category: Maps & Navigation

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