--- description: Learn more about QGIS price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: QGIS Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [GIS Software](/directory/30566/gis/software) > [QGIS](/software/185949/qgis) # QGIS Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/185949/qgis Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/185949/qgis?page=2) > QGIS is free, open source GIS software that enables users to create, edit, visualize, analyze and publish geospatial data on desktop an > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 100 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses QGIS? Geospatial professionals, scientists and researchers, GIS students and educators, open source software users and developers. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 100 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: QGIS ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0,00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: QGIS is available free of cost. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Color Codes/Icons - Data Import/Export - Geocoding ## Integrations (1 total) - GRASS GIS ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [GIS Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30566/gis/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I cannot waste my time in this way. > > It was unfortunately a complete waste of time. ----- ### "A Solid Geographic Information System Tool" — 5.0/5 > **Sandra** | *19 July 2024* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: QGIS provides a comprehensive suite of tools for mapping and spatial analysis. It supports a wide range of data formats and has robust plugins that extend its functionality. The software is also highly customizable, allowing users to tailor it to their specific needs. The community support and extensive documentation make it easier to learn and troubleshoot issues. > > **Cons**: The interface can be a bit overwhelming for beginners, and there can be a steep learning curve. Some advanced features may require additional training or practice to use effectively. > > QGIS has been a valuable addition to my work with geographic data. The software is feature-rich and user-friendly for a GIS tool. It offers a wide range of capabilities for spatial data analysis and visualization. Additionally, being open-source makes it a cost-effective choice for anyone in need of GIS software. Overall, QGIS is a reliable tool for geographic information system tasks. ----- ### "QGIS REVIEW" — 3.0/5 > **Aswathy** | *05 March 2025* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Helps with locating the points where we have tested. > > **Cons**: Its too slow when it comes to performance. ----- ### "QGIS for You Mapping Needs" — 4.0/5 > **Usman** | *29 August 2024* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software is free and open source which provides benefits to students and on academic projects. > > **Cons**: The software lacks tools that are available in competitive products such as ArcGIS Pro. ----- ### "Just use ESRI." — 1.0/5 > **Cooper** | *03 October 2024* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: In theory, it was easy to use, however there were always problems. > > **Cons**: The opensource nature of the product led to a lack of overall support and compatibility. I experienced constant problems, slow-downs, freezes, and crashes with the program. > > Honestly terrible, i used it for a very brief period of time due to all of its issues. ----- Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/185949/qgis?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/185949/qgis) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | ko | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data