GeoJSON is a lightweight text format for the web, GeoPackage is a modern SQLite-based format for desktop GIS. The choice depends on data volume and usage environment.
| Criteria | GeoJSON | GeoPackage |
|---|---|---|
| Web compatibility | ✓ | ✗ |
| Big data | ✗ | ✓ |
| Single file | ✓ | ✓ |
| SQL queries | ✗ | ✓ |
| Human-readable | ✓ | ✗ |
For web applications, APIs, small datasets (up to 50 MB).
For QGIS, large datasets, mobile GIS, offline work.