BlenderGIS

The premium Open Source alternative to Esri CityEngine

🎯 Best for:Visualizers needing to create accurate 3D terrain from real-world coordinates.

What is BlenderGIS?

An alternative to Esri CityEngine for importing geographic data into a 3D environment. It enables direct retrieval of satellite imagery, SRTM elevation data, and OpenStreetMap vectors into the Blender viewport.

Tech Stack
Python3D Modeling & Animation

Why BlenderGIS?

  • Direct Basemap integration
  • Automated terrain mesh generation
  • Georeferencing support

Limitations

  • Requires Blender knowledge
  • API key management needed
  • Large dataset lag
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
298
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Esri CityEngine)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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