The Top 20 Easiest To Use GIS Software

See the top GIS Software products based on usability ratings. A product’s usability score is calculated by a proprietary algorithm that factors in real user satisfaction ratings of how easy the product is to administer, as well as how well the product meets business requirements, among other ratings. Compare products according to their usability scores to streamline the buying process and quickly identify the best products based on real user experiences.

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Badger Maps

8.6

Overall Usability Score

8.6

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

9.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.2

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

67%

Mid Market

26%

Enterprise

Maptitude

8.6

Overall Usability Score

8.6

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

9.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.5

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

53%

Mid Market

20%

Enterprise

26%

Fulcrum

8.5

Overall Usability Score

8.5

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

9.4

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.2

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

53%

Mid Market

30%

Enterprise

17%

Scribble Maps

8.4

Overall Usability Score

8.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

9.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.1

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.3

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

69%

Mid Market

24%

Enterprise

Smarty

8.4

Overall Usability Score

8.4

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

9.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

51%

Mid Market

38%

Enterprise

11%

AutoCAD

8.2

Overall Usability Score

8.2

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

9.3

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.0

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.1

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

46%

Mid Market

35%

Enterprise

19%

BatchGeo

8.1

Overall Usability Score

8.1

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

9.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.8

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

59%

Mid Market

27%

Enterprise

14%

Loqate

8.0

Overall Usability Score

8.0

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

8.2

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.4

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.3

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

54%

Mid Market

28%

Enterprise

17%

Xactly

8.0

Overall Usability Score

8.0

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

8.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

7.6

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.9

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

Mid Market

37%

Enterprise

56%

#10

Mergin Maps

8.0

Overall Usability Score

8.0

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

8.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.8

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.6

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

71%

Mid Market

29%

#11

LocationIQ

7.9

Overall Usability Score

7.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

9.3

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.9

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

32%

Mid Market

32%

Enterprise

36%

#12

Surfer

7.9

Overall Usability Score

7.9

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

8.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.7

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.6

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

53%

Mid Market

26%

Enterprise

21%

#13

Mapbox

7.8

Overall Usability Score

7.8

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

9.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.3

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

66%

Mid Market

20%

Enterprise

15%

#14

CARTO

7.8

Overall Usability Score

7.8

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

9.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.4

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

47%

Mid Market

22%

Enterprise

31%

#15

Esri ArcGIS

7.8

Overall Usability Score

7.8

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

8.3

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.0

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.0

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

30%

Mid Market

39%

Enterprise

32%

#16

MapInfo Pro

7.7

Overall Usability Score

7.7

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

8.8

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.3

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.6

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

26%

Mid Market

28%

Enterprise

46%

#17

Geopointe

7.6

Overall Usability Score

7.6

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

7.3

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

9.4

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.4

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

39%

Mid Market

46%

Enterprise

15%

#18

GeoServer

7.6

Overall Usability Score

7.6

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

8.7

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.9

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.5

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

52%

Mid Market

40%

Enterprise

#19

QGIS

7.6

Overall Usability Score

7.6

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

7.2

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.2

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

9.0

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

44%

Mid Market

27%

Enterprise

28%

#20

ArcGIS Pro

7.5

Overall Usability Score

7.5

Usability Score Breakdown

Ease of Admin

Average: 8.8

8.4

Ease of Use

Average: 8.7

8.3

Meets Requirements

Average: 8.9

8.7

Customer Segment Breakdown

Small Business

26%

Mid Market

38%

Enterprise

37%