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# ArcGIS Earth vs ArcGIS Pro Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Pricing

**ArcGIS Earth**
No pricing available

**ArcGIS Pro**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**ArcGIS Earth**
Not enough reviews yet

**ArcGIS Pro**
3 months

Based on 8 responses

Return on Investment

**ArcGIS Earth**
Not enough reviews yet

**ArcGIS Pro**
14 months

Based on 6 responses

Perceived Cost

**ArcGIS Earth**
$$$$$

**ArcGIS Pro**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**ArcGIS Earth**
Not enough reviews yet

**ArcGIS Pro**
13%

**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**ArcGIS Earth**
Not enough data

**ArcGIS Pro**
[
User-Friendly (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1446691&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
3D Visualization (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1446363&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
High Cost (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1446989&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Connectivity Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2487232&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**ArcGIS Earth**
Not enough data

**ArcGIS Pro**
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**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**ArcGIS Earth**

8.9

8.923

**ArcGIS Pro**

8.4

8.4140

Ease of Use

**ArcGIS Earth**

8.3

8.323

**ArcGIS Pro**

7.6

7.6139

Ease of Setup

**ArcGIS Earth**

8.8

8.87

**ArcGIS Pro**

8.0

8.057

Ease of Admin

**ArcGIS Earth**

8.8

8.87

**ArcGIS Pro**

8.0

8.048

Quality of Support

**ArcGIS Earth**

8.7

8.719

**ArcGIS Pro**

8.1

8.1125

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**ArcGIS Earth**

8.0

8.05

**ArcGIS Pro**

8.3

8.346

Product Direction (% positive)

**ArcGIS Earth**

9.5

9.524

**ArcGIS Pro**

9.4

9.4128

**Features**
ratings from reviews

GIS[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

13

8.4

75

Data Management

Data Capture

8.6(won by 0.1)

13

8.5

57

Data Storage

8.1

13

8.3(won by 0.2)

59

Data Manipulation

8.7(won by 0.6)

13

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

67

Data Visualization

9.2(won by 0.1)

13

9.1

68

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Creation

Geocoding

8.3(won by 0.1)

11

8.2

52

Buffer Zone Query

8.9(won by 0.2)

11

8.7

54

Overlaying

9.2(won by 0.5)

12

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

60

Publishing

9.2(won by 0.4)

11

8.8

59

Analysis

Spatial Analysis

9.3(won by 0.3)

12

9.0

63

Reporting 

9.0(won by 1.1)

12

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

47

Real-Time Streaming 

7.9(won by 0.6)

11

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.3

30

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Statistical Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Color Codes/Icons

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geographic Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internet Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interoperability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geotargeting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Route Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geolocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Census Data Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Imaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Intelligence[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.4

21

Cartography

Geographic Maps

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

18

Vector Mapping 

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

17

Data Visualization

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

18

Overlaying

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

17

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analysis

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

14

Distance Analysis 

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

18

Spatial Analysis

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

19

Data Stream

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

14

Demographic Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trade Area Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Data Transformation

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

15

WYSIWYG Design

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

11

API Integrations

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

11

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geotargeting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geocoding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Widgets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavioral Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

2D/3D Designing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geofencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

CAD Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Heatmaps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Route Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Business Intelligence[Hide 85 FeaturesShow 85 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reports

Dashboards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reports Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Steps to Answer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphs and Charts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Score Cards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service 

Calculated Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Column Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automodeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Blending

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Blending

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration / Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advanced Analytics

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Big Data Services

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Building Reports

Integration APIs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transformation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

WYSIWYG Report Design

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Mobile User Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization 

Not enough data

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internationalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sandbox / Test Environments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance and Reliability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Breadth of Partner Applications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Publishing/Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategic Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Data Preparation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Widgets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benchmarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend/Problem Indicators

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Profitability Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

OLAP

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Key Performance Indicators

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mining

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Query

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![ArcGIS Earth](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_4ea933e5e8bfa240b2617f5914ccad66/arcgis-earth.jpg "ArcGIS Earth")](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-earth/reviews)

ArcGIS Earth

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

42.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

50.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

7.1%

[![ArcGIS Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d58a6d97495b7a506d6d8307a19bc6d5/arcgis-pro.svg "ArcGIS Pro")](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews)

ArcGIS Pro

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

25.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

36.8%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

42.9%

25.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

50.0%

38.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

7.1%

36.8%

Reviewers' Industry

[![ArcGIS Earth](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_4ea933e5e8bfa240b2617f5914ccad66/arcgis-earth.jpg "ArcGIS Earth")](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-earth/reviews)
ArcGIS Earth

Government Administration

25.0%

Architecture & Planning

10.7%

Civil Engineering

10.7%

Construction

7.1%

Accounting

3.6%

Other

42.9%

[![ArcGIS Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d58a6d97495b7a506d6d8307a19bc6d5/arcgis-pro.svg "ArcGIS Pro")](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews)
ArcGIS Pro

Government Administration

24.6%

Environmental Services

11.1%

Utilities

7.0%

Higher Education

7.0%

Civil Engineering

4.7%

Other

45.6%

FAQs

## ArcGIS Earth vs ArcGIS Pro FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between ArcGIS Pro vs ArcGIS Earth?

ArcGIS Pro is a full-featured professional GIS platform with advanced spatial analysis and data management, while ArcGIS Earth is a lightweight, user-friendly 3D visualization tool focused on accessibility and ease of use.

| [ArcGIS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews) | [ArcGIS Earth](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-earth/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.3/5 (190 reviews) | 4.3/5 (29 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 8.0 | 8.8 |
| 8.1 | 8.7 |
| User-Friendly (3 all-time mentions) | Easy to use and accessible (recent reviews) |

### How do the pricing models of ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Earth compare?

ArcGIS Earth is rated higher for value, with a Price/Cost satisfaction score advantage over ArcGIS Pro.

- **ArcGIS Pro:** In recent reviews, many reviewers cite high licensing costs and expensive extensions as a trade-off for its advanced capabilities.
- **ArcGIS Earth:** Reviewers highlight ArcGIS Earth as more accessible and user-friendly, with several noting its economic value for students and researchers.

### What are the best alternatives to ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Earth?

The best alternatives to ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Earth are Google Earth Pro, MapInfo Pro, and Google Maps Platform.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ArcGIS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews) | 4.3/5 (190 reviews) | Mid-Market | High licensing cost cited in recent reviews | User-Friendly (3 all-time mentions) |
| [ArcGIS Earth](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-earth/reviews) | 4.3/5 (29 reviews) | Mid-Market | Economic value for students and researchers (recent reviews) | Easy to use and accessible (recent reviews) |
| [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) | 4.6/5 (385 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [MapInfo Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews) | 4.1/5 (120 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/google-maps-platform/reviews) | 4.7/5 (60 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which GIS features should I prioritize when comparing ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Earth?

Buyers should prioritize spatial analysis, 3D visualization, ease of use, data management, and integration capabilities when comparing ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Earth.

- **Spatial Analysis:** ArcGIS Pro is frequently cited for powerful spatial analysis tools (multiple recent reviews, 2 all-time mentions); ArcGIS Earth supports spatial analysis in a 3D context (recent reviews).
- **3D Visualization:** ArcGIS Pro (2 all-time mentions) and ArcGIS Earth (recent reviews) both support 3D visualization, but ArcGIS Earth is highlighted for immersive 3D exploration and accessibility.
- **Ease of Use:** ArcGIS Earth scores 8.3 on Ease of Use, higher than ArcGIS Pro's 7.6; reviewers highlight ArcGIS Earth's user-friendly interface.
- **Data Management:** ArcGIS Pro is noted for advanced data management and automation capabilities (recent reviews).
- **Integration Capabilities:** ArcGIS Pro is cited for easy integrations (1 all-time mention); ArcGIS Earth supports integration of various data sources (recent reviews).

### What are the pros and cons of ArcGIS Pro vs ArcGIS Earth?

ArcGIS Pro's headline strength is its advanced spatial analysis and data management, while ArcGIS Earth stands out for its user-friendly 3D visualization and accessibility.

- **ArcGIS Pro strengths:** User-friendly interface (3 all-time mentions), powerful tools (2), 3D visualization (2), tool variety (2), advanced spatial analysis, automation with Python, and robust data management.
- **ArcGIS Pro trade-offs:** High cost (2 all-time mentions), expensive licensing, resource-intensive requirements, and a learning curve for new users.
- **ArcGIS Earth strengths:** Easy to use and accessible (recent reviews), economic value for students and researchers, immersive 3D visualization, and compatibility with various data sources.
- **ArcGIS Earth trade-offs:** Performance issues with large datasets (recent reviews), less frequent updates, and limited advanced GIS functionality compared to ArcGIS Pro.

### Is ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Earth better for small businesses?

ArcGIS Earth is a better fit for small businesses due to its accessibility and economic value, while ArcGIS Pro is more commonly used in mid-market organizations.

- **ArcGIS Pro:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note high licensing costs and resource requirements as barriers for small businesses.
- **ArcGIS Earth:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight its user-friendliness and economic value, making it more accessible for small business and educational use.

### Which GIS platform has better integrations?

ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Earth are at parity for integrations, with reviewers mentioning integration capabilities but no specific third-party tools cited in recent reviews.

- **ArcGIS Pro:** Reviewers mention easy integrations (1 all-time mention) and highlight integration with ArcGIS Online and Enterprise for sharing maps and data.
- **ArcGIS Earth:** Reviewers note compatibility with various data sources and integration with other ArcGIS products in recent reviews.

### How do ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Earth compare on customer support?

ArcGIS Earth leads on Quality of Support with a 0.6-point advantage over ArcGIS Pro (8.7 vs 8.1).

- **ArcGIS Pro:** Reviewers describe comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and training resources, but note occasional challenges with support responsiveness and licensing complexity.
- **ArcGIS Earth:** Reviewers consistently praise support experiences, citing helpful responses and accessible assistance in recent reviews.

### Which is easier to implement, ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Earth?

ArcGIS Earth is easier to implement, with a 0.8-point higher Ease of Setup score than ArcGIS Pro (8.8 vs 8.0).

- **ArcGIS Pro:** Reviewers mention a learning curve and resource requirements, but also note comprehensive onboarding resources and training materials.
- **ArcGIS Earth:** Reviewers highlight its user-friendly setup process and quick adoption, especially for those new to GIS.

### Which product has better Spatial Analysis?

ArcGIS Pro is the stronger product for Spatial Analysis, with more frequent reviewer citations and advanced tool coverage.

- **ArcGIS Pro:** Spatial Analysis is a top-cited feature (multiple recent reviews, 2 all-time mentions); reviewers highlight advanced geoprocessing, automation, and analytical capabilities.
- **ArcGIS Earth:** Reviewers mention spatial analysis in a 3D context and visualization, but with less emphasis on advanced analytical tools.

Alternatives

**ArcGIS Earth Alternatives**

 ![Google Earth Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1b503776988799afd39b27ecbf029a24/google-earth-pro.png "Google Earth Pro")

[
Google Earth Pro
](/products/google-earth-pro/reviews)

 ![QGIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e3c229ccb96c84f6564f5681ddbe1a33/qgis.png "QGIS")

[
QGIS
](/products/qgis/reviews)

 ![BatchGeo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/18ade3c7d488f27d74ae457b9bc53ece/batchgeo.svg "BatchGeo")

[
BatchGeo
](/products/batchgeo/reviews)

 ![AutoCAD](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1531166548/autocad.svg "AutoCAD")

[
AutoCAD
](/products/autocad/reviews)

**ArcGIS Pro Alternatives**

 ![MapInfo Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8c279bac466618e81ea062684c2ee69a/mapinfo-pro.jpg "MapInfo Pro")

[
MapInfo Pro
](/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews)

 ![Google Maps Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_2cbe8c25d49763e01a3f3db6bf003e92/google-maps-platform.png "Google Maps Platform")

[
Google Maps Platform
](/products/google-maps-platform/reviews)

 ![Google Earth Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1b503776988799afd39b27ecbf029a24/google-earth-pro.png "Google Earth Pro")

[
Google Earth Pro
](/products/google-earth-pro/reviews)

 ![QGIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e3c229ccb96c84f6564f5681ddbe1a33/qgis.png "QGIS")

[
QGIS
](/products/qgis/reviews)

## ArcGIS Earth vs ArcGIS Pro

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found ArcGIS Earth easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers preferred doing business with ArcGIS Pro overall.

- Reviewers felt that ArcGIS Earth meets the needs of their business better than ArcGIS Pro.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that ArcGIS Earth is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of ArcGIS Earth over ArcGIS Pro.