RustGIS is a geographic information system in pure Rust: maps and layers, symbology, labels,
editing, geoprocessing with over 1,000 GeoLibre and Whitebox tools, page layouts and export, an
AI Assistant and sandboxed plugins. It includes rustgis-cli for scripting every command and an
MCP server for AI agents.
Publisher’s description
What is RustGIS?
RustGIS is an open-source maps & gi program for Windows from Open Geospatial Solutions. It ranks 18th by popularity among maps & gis in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS) and MSI. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.4.0, released on October 25, 2026. 2 versions are listed since October 16, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (opengeos/RustGIS) has 1,828 stars. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .rgis and .rgisx. Similar programs include QGIS (LTR), Google Earth Pro and GeoDa.
Project description on GitHub: “A fast, free and open-source GIS in pure Rust.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: RustGIS is an open-source maps & gi tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is RustGIS safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
AEF401A268A2894BA62F8854AA6CEFB710E7F4A13F3D04805BE40361CB089389· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.0Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.0 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenGeos.RustGIS -eRustGIS-0.4.0-windows-x86_64-setup.exe /SProgram files (.exe): rustgis-cli.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Open Geospatial Solutions
- Category
- Maps & GIS
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/opengeos/RustGIS
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 0.4.0
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 16, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 1,828
- GitHub forks
- 262
- Website
- rustgis.app
- winget ID
- OpenGeos.RustGIS
- MSI product code
- {72D41E56-F4E4-442C-BF4E-BDD4BCFF0625}
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is RustGIS free?
Yes. RustGIS is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is RustGIS safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install RustGIS with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can RustGIS be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does RustGIS support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does RustGIS run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of RustGIS?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 16, 2026.
Can I use RustGIS without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to RustGIS?
QGIS (LTR), Google Earth Pro, GeoDa, OpenOrienteering Mapper and Marble. The alternatives page compares them.
