CARTO is an open source software built on PostGIS and PostgreSQL. The tool uses JavaScript extensively in the front end web application, back end Node.js based APIs, and for client libraries. CARTO consists of two primary offerings. CARTO Builder is a web-based drag and drop analysis tool for analysts and business users to discover and predict key insights from location data. Unleash the power of location intelligence with self-service, actionable applications you can share across your organization. CARTO Engine empowers your organization with scalable analysis and enrichment solutions you can fully embed on your web and mobile apps.
CartoDB mindshare
As of October 2025, the mindshare of CartoDB in the Geographic Information Systems category
stands at 13.8%, down from 15.9% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Geographic Information Systems Market Share Distribution
