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ESRI ArcGIS — Linux alternatives

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ArcGIS is Esri's commercial geographic information system (GIS) software suite for mapping and spatial analysis.

Looking to leave Windows behind without losing what ESRI ArcGIS does for you? Below are 3 Linux alternatives in the Others category, ranked by community votes so you can quickly compare which one fits your workflow best.

Category: Others Platform: Windows
Others spatial software information commercial mapping ArcGIS geographic analysis system

3 Linux alternatives to ESRI ArcGIS

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JOSM

JOSM is a feature-rich Java-based editor for OpenStreetMap data.

33% match
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Merkaartor

Merkaartor is a free desktop editor for OpenStreetMap map data.

33% match
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Quantum GIS

QGIS (Quantum GIS) is free, open-source geographic information system software for viewing, editing and analyzing spatial data.

33% match

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Linux alternative to ESRI ArcGIS?

Based on community votes, JOSM is currently the top-rated Linux alternative to ESRI ArcGIS on Linux Alternative.com.

Does ESRI ArcGIS run natively on Linux?

ESRI ArcGIS does not have a native Linux build. Instead, you can switch to one of the 3 free Linux alternatives listed on this page.

Are the Linux alternatives to ESRI ArcGIS free?

Most Linux alternatives listed here are free and open-source. Check each program's own download page for exact licensing terms.