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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
ArcGIS Desktop
Star Rating
(18)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ArcGIS DesktopQGIS
Star Rating
(150)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that QGIS excels in data capture with a score of 9.0, allowing for seamless integration of various data sources, while ArcGIS Desktop follows closely with a score of 8.9, but some users mention that it can be less intuitive for new users.
- Reviewers mention that QGIS offers superior data visualization capabilities, scoring 8.8 compared to ArcGIS Desktop's 8.3. Users appreciate QGIS's flexibility in creating custom visualizations, while some ArcGIS users feel limited by its predefined templates.
- G2 users highlight QGIS's strength in overlaying data layers, achieving a score of 9.0, which allows for complex spatial analysis. In contrast, ArcGIS Desktop scores 8.9, but reviewers note that its overlay tools can be cumbersome for intricate projects.
- Users on G2 report that QGIS provides a more user-friendly experience for map creation, particularly in geocoding, where it scores 8.6. ArcGIS Desktop, with a score of 8.2, is noted for its powerful features but can be overwhelming for beginners.
- Reviewers mention that QGIS has a strong community support system, reflected in its quality of support score of 7.4, while ArcGIS Desktop shines with a higher score of 8.6, indicating more robust official support options, which some users find essential for troubleshooting.
- Users say that QGIS's real-time streaming capabilities score 7.7, which is better than ArcGIS Desktop's 6.5, but some users express a desire for more advanced features in QGIS to enhance real-time data handling.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ArcGIS Desktop
No pricing availableQGIS
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ArcGIS Desktop
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.2
14
8.5
126
Ease of Use
8.5
14
8.1
126
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.7
30
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.5
18
Quality of Support
8.6
14
7.4
103
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.7
20
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
15
8.8
120
Features by Category
Data Management
8.9
11
9.1
53
8.2
13
8.5
52
7.9
13
8.7
53
8.3
12
8.7
53
Map Creation
8.2
12
8.7
47
8.1
12
8.5
47
8.9
12
9.0
53
7.9
12
8.4
45
Analysis
8.5
12
8.9
52
6.9
13
8.4
50
6.5
9
7.8
34
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ArcGIS Desktop and QGIS are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
ArcGIS Desktop has no unique categories
QGIS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ArcGIS Desktop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QGIS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Research
17.6%
Higher Education
17.6%
Telecommunications
11.8%
Financial Services
11.8%
Consulting
5.9%
Other
35.3%
Civil Engineering
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.2%
Research
9.8%
Government Administration
9.8%
Environmental Services
8.4%
Other
49.0%
Discussions
ArcGIS Desktop has no discussions with answers
Can QGIS solve the problem of TAB file and Shape file
1 Comment
IN
Hi Himanshu,
What I generally do for this kind of error is to check with coordinate systems of both TAB & SHP files. When we're using ArcGIS or QGIS, the...Read more
Is Qgis as good as ArcGIS?
1 Comment
SS
Definitely, QGIS is a good software but not as handy as ArcGIS in terms of analysis Tools and Applications.Read more
What is the most stable version of Qgis?
1 Comment
DC
I have been using Version 3.28 for 2 years now,I have found it to be very stable and able to perform all operations that I need.Read more
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