# ArcGIS Desktop, CARTO vs MapInfo Pro Comparison

| | ArcGIS Desktop | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 18 | 78 | 120 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (47.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (49.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free Trial | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### ArcGIS Desktop

**Not enough data**

### CARTO

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Map Creation (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Big Data Issues (1 reviews)
- Customization Difficulty (1 reviews)

### MapInfo Pro

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | ArcGIS Desktop | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (49 reviews) | 8.3 (97 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (50 reviews) | 7.9 (97 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (47 reviews) | 8.4 (85 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (50 reviews) | 6.6 (96 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### ArcGIS Desktop

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### CARTO

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: ENTERPRISE - SMALL

Price: Free Trial

Description: For smaller teams looking for advanced spatial analytics with basic enterprise capabilities.

Key Features:
- Starts from 3 Editors 
- Starts from 15 Viewers
- 180.000 usage units per year 

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/carto/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### MapInfo Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ArcGIS Desktop** | N/A | N/A |
| **CARTO** | N/A | N/A |
| **MapInfo Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reports

| Feature | ArcGIS Desktop | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | ArcGIS Desktop | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automodeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | ArcGIS Desktop | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | ArcGIS Desktop | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | ArcGIS Desktop | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ArcGIS Desktop** | 8.0/10 | 14 |
| **CARTO** | N/A | N/A |
| **MapInfo Pro** | 8.3/10 | 83 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | ArcGIS Desktop | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 
| **Data Storage** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (60 reviews) | 
| **Data Manipulation** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (70 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (70 reviews) | 

#### Map Creation

| Feature | ArcGIS Desktop | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Geocoding** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (54 reviews) | 
| **Buffer Zone Query** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (62 reviews) | 
| **Overlaying** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 
| **Publishing** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (61 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | ArcGIS Desktop | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 
| **Reporting ** | 6.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (55 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | 6.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (30 reviews) | 

### Location Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **ArcGIS Desktop** | N/A | N/A |
| **CARTO** | 8.0/10 | 40 |
| **MapInfo Pro** | 8.6/10 | 38 |

#### Cartography

| Feature | ArcGIS Desktop | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Map Design** | Not enough data | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 
| **Vector Mapping ** | Not enough data | 8.1 (27 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **Overlaying** | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | ArcGIS Desktop | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analysis** | Not enough data | 6.9 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 
| **Distance Analysis ** | Not enough data | 7.8 (22 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 
| **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | 7.3 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (25 reviews) | 
| **Data Stream** | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | ArcGIS Desktop | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 
| **WYSIWYG Design** | Not enough data | 8.5 (23 reviews) | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **API Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 7.8 (15 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)


**Unique to CARTO (1):** [Location Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/location-intelligence)

**Unique to MapInfo Pro (1):** [Location Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/location-intelligence)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | ArcGIS Desktop | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 47.1% | 48.4% | 21.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.3% | 18.8% | 29.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 17.6% | 32.8% | 49.1% | 

### By Industry

#### ArcGIS Desktop

- **Research:** 17.6%
- **Higher Education:** 17.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 11.8%
- **Financial Services:** 11.8%
- **Consulting:** 5.9%
- **Semiconductors:** 5.9%
- **Publishing:** 5.9%
- **Furniture:** 5.9%
- **Construction:** 5.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.9%
- **Other:** 5.9%

#### CARTO

- **Telecommunications:** 12.5%
- **Higher Education:** 6.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 4.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.7%
- **Computer Software:** 4.7%
- **Real Estate:** 4.7%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 3.1%
- **Civil Engineering:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 46.9%

#### MapInfo Pro

- **Civil Engineering:** 21.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 17.9%
- **Environmental Services:** 11.3%
- **Utilities:** 6.6%
- **Government Administration:** 4.7%
- **Mining & Metals:** 3.8%
- **Computer Software:** 2.8%
- **Research:** 2.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 23.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to ArcGIS Desktop

- [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (384 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1934 reviews)
- [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1047 reviews)
- [Xactly](https://www.g2.com/products/xactly/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1091 reviews)
- [Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/products/badger-maps/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews)
- [Smarty](https://www.g2.com/products/smarty-smarty/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/products/geopointe/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [Fulcrum](https://www.g2.com/products/fulcrum/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (248 reviews)
- [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (154 reviews)
- [Scribble Maps](https://www.g2.com/products/scribble-maps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (199 reviews)

### Alternatives to CARTO

- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/products/mapbox/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [Tableau](https://www.g2.com/products/tableau/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (3654 reviews)
- [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (148 reviews)
- [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (154 reviews)
- [Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/google-maps-platform/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (58 reviews)
- [Qlik Sense](https://www.g2.com/products/qlik-sense/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (928 reviews)
- [Alteryx](https://www.g2.com/products/alteryx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (810 reviews)
- [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (384 reviews)

### Alternatives to MapInfo Pro

- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (148 reviews)
- [Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/google-maps-platform/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (58 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (384 reviews)
- [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (154 reviews)
- [Global Mapper](https://www.g2.com/products/global-mapper/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [ArcGIS for Power BI](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-for-power-bi/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1047 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### ArcGIS Desktop

No discussions available for this product.

### CARTO

- Title: [What is CARTO used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-carto-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [how do i auto refresh my data?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34112-how-do-i-auto-refresh-my-data) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hi,

CARTO enables sync tables to make sure that data stored in your CARTO account is up to date...."
- Title: [I missed the tableau beta test announcement -- Do you know when this integration will be available!?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-missed-the-tableau-beta-test-announcement-do-you-know-when-this-integration-will-be-available) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Cynthia, 

We've closed that beta for now and the team is exploring feature options. If you're interested in getting an update on this once we have news..."

### MapInfo Pro

- Title: [What is the best way to integrate it with GeoServer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16048-what-is-the-best-way-to-integrate-it-with-geoserver) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can use EasyLoader to load TAB files into the DB and then create new TAB files that read from the DB and from then on you'd be making any changes..."
- Title: [Is web based sharing of GIS data like QGIS Cloud part of Mapifo's roadmap, if so is there a timing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16030-is-web-based-sharing-of-gis-data-like-qgis-cloud-part-of-mapifo-s-roadmap-if-so-is-there-a-timing) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Check out Spectrum Spatial Analyst, it is a web based solution also from PitneyBowes and allows you to upload layers and workspaces directly from MIPro."
- Title: [Where can I discuss MapInfo Pro with experts and users?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/8103-where-can-i-discuss-mapinfo-pro-with-experts-and-users) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Li360 Community, an online community for clients, product engineers, partners and the “GIS curious” to explore Location Intelligence capabilities,..."
- Title: [What does MapInfo Pro do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-mapinfo-pro-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "MapInfo Pro is a powerful Geographic Information System (GIS) software that provides a wide range of tools and capabilities for working with geospatial data."
- Title: [MapInfo Pro v2021?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/mapinfo-pro-v2021) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can find an overview of the enhancements and new features in MapInfo Pro v2021..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-desktop-vs-carto-vs-mapinfo-pro)