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

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Pricing

**ArcGIS Earth**
No pricing available

**Esri ArcGIS**
Free Trial

**$$$** per year/per user · ArcGIS Online Subscription Plan Information

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**ArcGIS Earth**
Not enough reviews yet

**Esri ArcGIS**
4 months

Based on 5 responses

Return on Investment

**ArcGIS Earth**
Not enough reviews yet

**Esri ArcGIS**
14 months

Based on 6 responses

Perceived Cost

**ArcGIS Earth**
$$$$$

**Esri ArcGIS**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**ArcGIS Earth**
Not enough reviews yet

**Esri ArcGIS**
14%

**Pros & Cons**
from reviews

**ArcGIS Earth**
Not enough data

**Esri ArcGIS**
[
Ease of Use (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1592894&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
3D Visualization (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1592795&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Data Management (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2248420&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
High Cost (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1593071&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**ArcGIS Earth**
Not enough data

**Esri ArcGIS**
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Screenshots

**ArcGIS Earth**
No screenshot available

**Esri ArcGIS**
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**Ratings**
from reviews

Meets Requirements

**ArcGIS Earth**

8.9

8.923

**Esri ArcGIS**

8.8

8.8447

Ease of Use

**ArcGIS Earth**

8.3

8.323

**Esri ArcGIS**

7.3

7.3448

Ease of Setup

**ArcGIS Earth**

8.8

8.87

**Esri ArcGIS**

7.4

7.4137

Ease of Admin

**ArcGIS Earth**

8.8

8.87

**Esri ArcGIS**

7.6

7.6127

Quality of Support

**ArcGIS Earth**

8.7

8.719

**Esri ArcGIS**

8.1

8.1414

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**ArcGIS Earth**

8.0

8.05

**Esri ArcGIS**

8.3

8.3121

Product Direction (% positive)

**ArcGIS Earth**

9.5

9.524

**Esri ArcGIS**

8.4

8.4431

**Features**
ratings from reviews

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

8.8

13

8.8

155

Data Management

Data Capture

8.6

13

9.0(won by 0.4)

125

Data Storage

8.1

13

8.7(won by 0.6)

132

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

Data Manipulation

8.7

13

9.0(won by 0.3)

133

Data Visualization

9.2(won by 0.1)

13

9.1

139

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Creation

Geocoding

8.3

11

8.7(won by 0.4)

115

Buffer Zone Query

8.9(tied score)

11

8.9(tied score)

122

Overlaying

9.2(won by 0.2)

12

9.0

136

Publishing

9.2(won by 0.4)

11

8.8

131

Analysis

Spatial Analysis

9.3(won by 0.1)

12

9.2

131

Reporting 

9.0(won by 0.5)

12

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

8.5

112

Real-Time Streaming 

7.9

11

8.0(won by 0.1)

74

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

8.8

64

Cartography

Geographic Maps

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

58

Vector Mapping 

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

54

Data Visualization

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

55

Overlaying

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

56

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analysis

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

49

Distance Analysis 

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

53

Spatial Analysis

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

54

Data Stream

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

38

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

8.4(won by default)

50

WYSIWYG Design

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

35

API Integrations

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

38

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%

[![Esri ArcGIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1530900667/esri-arcgis.svg "Esri ArcGIS")](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews)

Esri ArcGIS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

30.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

31.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

42.9%

30.6%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

50.0%

38.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

7.1%

31.2%

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%

[![Esri ArcGIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1530900667/esri-arcgis.svg "Esri ArcGIS")](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews)
Esri ArcGIS

Government Administration

15.3%

Environmental Services

9.5%

Higher Education

9.5%

Civil Engineering

9.3%

Utilities

6.2%

Other

50.1%

FAQs

## ArcGIS Earth vs Esri ArcGIS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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

Esri ArcGIS is a comprehensive GIS platform with advanced mapping and spatial analysis, while ArcGIS Earth is a user-friendly 3D globe visualization tool focused on accessibility and ease of use.

| [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) | [ArcGIS Earth](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-earth/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (540 reviews) | 4.3/5 (29 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 7.4 | 8.8 |
| 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Powerful tools for mapping, spatial analysis, and data management | User-friendly 3D visualization and accessibility |

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

ArcGIS Earth is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Esri ArcGIS.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Reviewers frequently cite high licensing costs and additional fees for extensions as a trade-off for its comprehensive capabilities.
- **ArcGIS Earth:** Reviewers highlight its accessibility and user-friendliness, with fewer mentions of cost concerns and a higher satisfaction score on value-related dimensions.

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

The top three alternatives to Esri ArcGIS and ArcGIS Earth are Google Earth Pro, Maptitude, and BatchGeo.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) | 4.5/5 (540 reviews) | Mid-Market | High licensing cost noted in reviews | Powerful mapping and spatial analysis tools |
| [ArcGIS Earth](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-earth/reviews) | 4.3/5 (29 reviews) | Mid-Market | Accessible and user-friendly, fewer cost concerns | 3D globe visualization and ease of use |
| [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) | 4.6/5 (385 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Detailed geographic visualization |
| [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) | 4.7/5 (150 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive mapping capabilities |
| [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) | 4.7/5 (1047 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Simple and fast map creation |

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

Buyers should prioritize spatial analysis, 3D visualization, ease of use, data integration, and value for cost when comparing Esri ArcGIS and ArcGIS Earth.

- **Spatial Analysis:** Esri ArcGIS is frequently cited for its advanced spatial analysis tools (multiple all-time mentions); ArcGIS Earth supports spatial analysis in a 3D context.
- **3D Visualization:** Esri ArcGIS (2 all-time mentions) and ArcGIS Earth both offer strong 3D visualization, with ArcGIS Earth focused on globe-based 3D mapping.
- **Ease of Use:** ArcGIS Earth scores 8.3, while Esri ArcGIS scores 7.3 on Ease of Use.
- **Data Integration:** Esri ArcGIS is noted for easy integration (1 all-time mention) and supports many GIS data formats; ArcGIS Earth supports integration of 2D and 3D datasets.
- **Value for Cost:** ArcGIS Earth receives higher satisfaction on value-related dimensions, while Esri ArcGIS is frequently cited for high cost (2 all-time mentions).

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

Esri ArcGIS stands out for its advanced spatial analysis and mapping tools, while ArcGIS Earth is praised for its user-friendly 3D visualization and accessibility.

- **Esri ArcGIS strengths:** Powerful mapping and spatial analysis tools (multiple all-time mentions), comprehensive data management, high-quality 3D capabilities, strong industry adoption, and extensive customization and automation options.
- **Esri ArcGIS trade-offs:** High licensing cost (2 all-time mentions), steep learning curve (2 all-time mentions), resource-intensive requirements, and occasional integration issues (2 all-time mentions).
- **ArcGIS Earth strengths:** User-friendly interface, accessible 3D globe visualization, supports both 2D and 3D datasets, and is well-suited for quick visualization and field operations.
- **ArcGIS Earth trade-offs:** Performance issues with large datasets, less frequent updates, and limited advanced GIS functionality compared to Esri ArcGIS.

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

ArcGIS Earth is a better fit for small businesses due to its higher value satisfaction and user-friendly approach.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Mid-Market is the largest reviewer segment, with reviewers noting high cost as a barrier for small companies and individual users.
- **ArcGIS Earth:** Mid-Market is also the largest reviewer segment, but reviewers highlight its accessibility and ease of use, with fewer cost concerns for small businesses.

### Which GIS platform has better integrations?

Esri ArcGIS is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing its ability to connect with third-party tools.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Integrates with Autodesk Revit (mentioned in recent reviews), and reviewers note easy integration with other software.
- **ArcGIS Earth:** Reviewers mention compatibility with Python and integration with other ArcGIS products, but fewer third-party integration mentions overall.

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

ArcGIS Earth scores higher on Quality of Support by 0.6 points, indicating a material advantage over Esri ArcGIS.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Reviewers describe good documentation, a large user community, and responsive customer support, with several citing positive experiences with technical support.
- **ArcGIS Earth:** Reviewers consistently rate support highly, mentioning helpful responses and ease of getting assistance.

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

ArcGIS Earth is easier to implement, with a 1.4-point higher Ease of Setup score than Esri ArcGIS.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Reviewers note that setup can be complex, especially for beginners, and that installation and updates may require significant IT involvement in enterprise environments.
- **ArcGIS Earth:** Reviewers highlight its straightforward setup process and ease of use, with many describing it as quick to get started.

### Which product has better Spatial Analysis?

Esri ArcGIS is the stronger platform for Spatial Analysis, with more frequent reviewer citations and advanced toolsets.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Spatial analysis is the most frequently mentioned feature, with multiple all-time mentions and reviewers highlighting advanced geoprocessing, network analysis, and spatial statistics capabilities.
- **ArcGIS Earth:** Reviewers note support for spatial analysis in a 3D context, but with less frequent mention and more limited advanced functionality compared to Esri ArcGIS.

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)

**Esri ArcGIS Alternatives**

 ![Maptitude](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1530631589/maptitude.svg "Maptitude")

[
Maptitude
](/products/maptitude/reviews)

 ![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)

 ![CARTO](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cee17717b1b316da8feb204c2a7a8845/carto.svg "CARTO")

[
CARTO
](/products/carto/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)

## ArcGIS Earth vs Esri ArcGIS

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

- Reviewers felt that ArcGIS Earth meets the needs of their business better than Esri ArcGIS.
- 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 Esri ArcGIS.