Desktop GIS was built for a different era. Strabo Geo was built for teams that want to upload data, build maps, and share insight — without managing infrastructure, buying licences, or hiring a GIS specialist.
Not a desktop app ported to the web. Strabo Geo runs on Cloud-Native infrastructure. Processing scales automatically, there's nothing to install, and your data lives in cloud-native formats (PMTiles, GeoParquet).
Drag a shapefile onto the map. Our Cloud-Native pipeline extracts, reprojects, converts, and tiles it automatically. Your data appears as interactive vector tile layers — typically in seconds. No ETL scripts, no command line, no staging environments.
Query millions of features without leaving the map. Strabo Geo runs Cloud-Native Spatial Analytics in the browser for instant attribute filtering, search, and aggregation — no server round-trips, no waiting.
Ask questions in plain English. The AI assistant filters layers, navigates the map, and highlights results — "show me all parcels over 5 hectares near the river." Powered by best of breed AI Architecture with direct map tool integration.
Project managers, field teams, and clients all work in the same spatial environment. Real-time team tracking, in-app chat, and role-based access mean everyone sees the same map without needing GIS training.
Drop IFC, GLB, or 3D Tile files onto the map. Preview BIM models in the browser, inspect element trees, and place geo-located 3D objects — no plugins or separate 3D software.
No perpetual licence fees, no annual maintenance contracts, no per-seat surprises. A flat monthly subscription with everything included. Cancel or change plans anytime.
Your data stays in the Cloud region you choose — Australia, US, EU, or Asia-Pacific. Cloud-Native architecture means no servers for you to secure. Enterprise customers receive a data residency certificate.
Your data is stored in open, cloud-native formats — GeoParquet, PMTiles, GeoJSON. Export everything at any time in Shapefile, GeoPackage, KML, or CSV. We don't hold your data hostage.
Against the alternatives most teams consider — desktop GIS platforms and developer-focused map embed tools.
| Capability | Legacy GIS | Strabo Geo | Web-only Viewers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Desktop install + server infrastructure | ✓ Browser-based, zero install | Browser-based |
| Pricing model | Perpetual licence + annual maintenance | ✓ Flexible subscription | Free / feature-limited |
| Minimum spend | $10,000+ per year | ✓ Accessible subscription tiers | Free (with significant limits) |
| Time to first map | Days to weeks (implementation required) | ✓ Under 30 minutes | Minutes (view only) |
| Full spatial analysis | ✓ Full (complex to use) | ✓ Full, simplified UX | None |
| Data editing | ✓ Full | ✓ Full | Limited or none |
| Live data feed connectors | ✓ (complex configuration) | ✓ Simple, built-in | None |
| Real-time collaboration | File-share based | ✓ Real-time, role-based | Limited |
| Offline field collection | Requires separate mobile licence | ✓ Included | None |
| REST API access | ArcGIS REST (complex, proprietary) | ✓ Simple REST API | None |
| Regional data hosting | Optional / additional cost | ✓ Your region, by default | Variable (often offshore) |
| Open format export | Partial (some proprietary formats) | ✓ Full open format export | Limited |
| Non-GIS user friendly | Requires GIS training | ✓ Designed for whole teams | Simple but limited |
| White-label / custom branding | Available (expensive) | ✓ Enterprise tier | None |
Most organisations fall into one of three traps — overpaying for desktop GIS they can't fully use, building on developer platforms that aren't designed for end users, or making do with lightweight viewers that can't do real work.
Desktop GIS vendors charge for perpetual licences, annual maintenance, professional services, and training — before a single map is made. Most organisations use 20% of the features they pay for.
When only one or two people can operate the GIS platform, spatial insight becomes a queue. Projects wait. Reports are delayed. The rest of the team works around the bottleneck with spreadsheets and screenshots.
Map embed platforms are powerful but require engineering effort to build anything. Your team doesn't need to build a mapping application — they need to use one.
Shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML, GeoTIFF, GeoPackage — every dataset in a different format, every tool with different import quirks. Strabo Geo accepts them all and converts to cloud-native formats automatically.