Open Source Advantage

Open-source geospatial software is a powerful, cost-effective option for many organizations. Web mapping software is particularly well-suited for open source, as web-based technology is constantly evolving, allowing members of the open source community to take advantage of cutting-edge advancements from the ground up within their web mapping software environments.

Why Open Source?

The benefits of collaborative software development and open-source software include:

• Flexibility to choose solutions best suited to user needs
• Fast innovation and release cycles
• Short time from discovery of software defect to fix
• No upfront license fees
• Low total cost of ownership

Best of Both Worlds

Autodesk MapGuide® Enterprise geospatial software is based on MapGuide Open Source (an active open source project) and benefits from its advantages. But Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise adds the formal support and quality assurance that many organizations require.

Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise is tested rigorously by Autodesk engineering staff. Technical support and delivery of new, quality-tested versions of the product are available through Autodesk® Subscription.

Be confident that your organization is using a fully tested version of the software. With Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise, you get the speed and innovation of open-source software, along with the added value and support available from Autodesk.