GOAT — The Open-Source WebGIS Platform for Modern Spatial Analysis

Analyze data, compute accessibility indicators, create dashboards, and collaborate — all in one browser-based GIS platform.

What is GOAT?

GOAT is a German open-source WebGIS platform for spatial analysis, accessibility modeling, and geospatial data visualization. It enables planners, researchers, mobility experts, and public sector organizations to analyze spatial data, create dashboards, automate workflows, and collaborate on maps directly in the browser.

Data Integration & Management

Import your own data, connect OGC services, and access a built-in catalog of ready-to-use datasets for geospatial data management in one centralized WebGIS platform.

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Ready-to-Use Datasets

Access our Data Catalog including population statistics, administrative boundaries, street networks, and points of interest (POIs).

Integrate External Data

Upload your own datasets in multiple file formats or connect to OGC services such as WFS and WMS.

Manage all GIS Formats

Work with common GIS formats including GeoJSON, Shapefile, CSV, WMS, and other OGC services.

Spatial Analytics & GIS Indicators

Transform raw geospatial data into measurable insights in seconds. Use advanced GIS analytics, accessibility analysis, and planning indicators — all directly in your browser.

Compute Accessibility Analysis

Perform advanced accessibility analysis with catchments, 15-minute metrics, routing, heatmaps, and public transport indicators (e.g., Swiss ÖV-Güteklassen).

Run Core GIS Operations

Run powerful geospatial analysis tools including spatial joins, data filtering, aggregation, buffering, clipping, and multi-criteria evaluation directly in your browser.

Customize Map Layers

Control basemaps, layer colors, labels, and icons, including attribute-based styling and cartographic customization to produce clear and informative maps.

Dashboards, Printed Maps & Visual Analytics

Turn complex spatial analysis into clear, decision-ready insights — interactive or static. Link maps with charts and indicators to create spatial data visualizations tailored for planners, analysts, and stakeholders.

Create Dashboards with No Code

Build interactive GIS dashboards. Connect maps, indicators, and charts in real time to monitor performance and explore urban data.

Generate Print-Ready Maps

Create high-quality maps for reports and presentations. Using the atlas tool, generate map series at once with consistent cartographic design.

Public Sharing & Visual Reporting

Turn analysis into visual reports. Create charts, summaries, and map-linked stats to share insights with decision-makers, stakeholders, and the public.

Automated Spatial Workflows

Automate recurring spatial analysis and reduce manual work. Build workflows once, reuse them across projects, and ensure consistent and reproducible results — saving time and improving efficiency.

Build Automation Pipelines — No Code Required

Assemble analysis steps using an intuitive drag-and-drop workflow builder, allowing teams to automate spatial analysis without programming.

Build Once and Reuse Across Projects

Design a sequence of analysis steps once, then update inputs and parameters, and rerun to save time and keep results consistent.

Document and Share your Processes

Keep workflows transparent and well documented so they can be shared across teams, ensuring consistent methods and faster decision-making.

Real-Time Team Collaboration

Collaborate on spatial projects in real time within a multi-user WebGIS environment — without duplicated data or disconnected tools.

Share Work across Teams

Share maps, datasets, workflows, and dashboards with colleagues so everyone works with the same information in a centralized platform.

Work Simultaneously on Projects

Work simultaneously with your team on shared maps, layouts, workflows, and dashboards keeping analyses aligned and maintaining data consistency.

Manage Roles and Permissions

Assign roles and control access across your organization to ensure teams collaborate efficiently while keeping data secure.

A Trusted WebGIS Platform for Digital Sovereignty

Developed in Germany, GOAT is a robust and innovative GIS platform designed for modern spatial analysis and collaborative decision-making. Built on open standards and open-source technologies, GOAT supports digital sovereignty, secure data infrastructure, and transparent geospatial workflows.

Web-Based, Modern & High-Performance

GOAT runs entirely in the browser and combines powerful spatial analysis features with a modern, intuitive user interface. Teams can analyze, visualize, and share spatial data quickly, without complex desktop GIS workflows.

Developed & Hosted in Germany

GOAT is developed by an innovative, Germany-based team and hosted on certified servers in Germany. This ensures secure data handling, long-term reliability, and full compliance with European data protection standards.

Open-Source, Flexible & Compatible

Built on open standards and open-source technologies, GOAT integrates easily with existing geospatial infrastructures. Connect OGC services, internal datasets, or external data platforms and continue working with the systems you already use.

Real-World Applications

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Documentation, Tutorials & Training

Our comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and training resources help you learn GOAT quickly and start building powerful spatial analyses and WebGIS applications.

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