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8 Best Free and Open Source Linux Mapping Tools

September 28, 2025 Steve Emms Roundup, Scientific

This roundup includes mapping software which offers quick access to maps all across the world. We also include some specialised tools.

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GNOME Maps – find places around the world

May 15, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Maps gives you quick access to maps all across the world. It allows you to quickly find the place you’re looking for

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VersaTiles – generate, process, store, serve, and render map tiles

May 12, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Scientific

VersaTiles provides an open, modular and high-performance alternative to proprietary solutions, offering full control over the map data pipeline.

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Organic Maps – offline map software

May 10, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Organic Maps is a privacy-focused offline maps & GPS app for hiking, cycling, biking, and driving

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Placemark is a web-based tool for geospatial data

May 9, 2025 Steve Emms Scientific, Web Apps

Placemark is a web application that lets you import, create, export, visualize, and publish geospatial data.

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Kadas Albireo is a mapping application based on QGIS

May 8, 2025 Steve Emms GUI, Scientific

Kadas Albireo is a mapping application based on QGIS and targeted at non-specialized users, providing enhanced functionalities

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