Research Guides: GIS: Geographic Information Systems: Software

Web Platforms

OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap can be edited in a browser
TileMill
Primarily for those interested in creating tile-based, interactive, web maps.
GeoDa
Language is C++ and is cross-platform.
Google Maps: My Maps
Create simple, easy maps. Supported data types: .csv, .tsv, .kml, .xlsx, google spreadsheets
ScribbleMaps
Create customized maps online.
Google Earth Engine
Combines a catalog of satellite imagery and geospatial datasets with planetary-scale analysis capabilities. Allows you to detect changes, map trends, and quantify differences on the Earth's surface.

QGIS
Open source GIS system. Create, edit, visualise, analyse and publish geospatial information on Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD (Android coming soon).
ArcGIS
Consists of many applications, including ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro. To use Pro, contact our geospatial person for an ArcGIS Online account and a data credit orientation.
GRASS GIS
Open source, multi-platform functional.