# ArcGIS Pro, MapInfo Pro vs QGIS Comparison | | ArcGIS Pro | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 190 | 120 | 154 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (38.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (49.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### ArcGIS Pro Pros: - User-Friendly (3 reviews) - 3D Visualization (2 reviews) Cons: - High Cost (2 reviews) - Connectivity Issues (1 reviews) ### MapInfo Pro **Not enough data** ### QGIS Pros: - Customization Options (3 reviews) - Ease of Use (2 reviews) Cons: - Stability Issues (3 reviews) - Feature Limitations (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ArcGIS Pro | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (140 reviews) | 8.3 (97 reviews) | 8.6 (130 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.6 (139 reviews) | 7.9 (97 reviews) | 8.1 (130 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (57 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 8.8 (33 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (48 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 8.5 (18 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (125 reviews) | 8.4 (85 reviews) | 7.5 (107 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (128 reviews) | 6.6 (96 reviews) | 8.9 (124 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ArcGIS Pro #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### MapInfo Pro #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### QGIS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Business Intelligence | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ArcGIS Pro** | N/A | N/A | | **MapInfo Pro** | N/A | N/A | | **QGIS** | N/A | N/A | #### Reports | Feature | ArcGIS Pro | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---|---| | **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 Pro | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---|---| | **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 Pro | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---|---| | **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 Pro | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---|---| | **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 Pro | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---|---| | **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 Pro** | 8.4/10 | 75 | | **MapInfo Pro** | 8.3/10 | 83 | | **QGIS** | 8.7/10 | 64 | #### Data Management | Feature | ArcGIS Pro | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Capture** | 8.5 (57 reviews) | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 9.1 (54 reviews) | | **Data Storage** | 8.3 (59 reviews) | 8.1 (60 reviews) | 8.5 (52 reviews) | | **Data Manipulation** | 8.1 (67 reviews) | 8.4 (70 reviews) | 8.8 (56 reviews) | | **Data Visualization** | 9.1 (68 reviews) | 8.3 (70 reviews) | 8.8 (56 reviews) | #### Map Creation | Feature | ArcGIS Pro | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Geocoding** | 8.2 (52 reviews) | 8.6 (54 reviews) | 8.7 (48 reviews) | | **Buffer Zone Query** | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 8.6 (62 reviews) | 8.6 (48 reviews) | | **Overlaying** | 8.7 (60 reviews) | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 9.1 (55 reviews) | | **Publishing** | 8.8 (59 reviews) | 8.1 (61 reviews) | 8.4 (46 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | ArcGIS Pro | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Spatial Analysis** | 9.0 (63 reviews) | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 8.9 (55 reviews) | | **Reporting ** | 7.9 (47 reviews) | 7.9 (55 reviews) | 8.5 (51 reviews) | | **Real-Time Streaming ** | 7.3 (30 reviews) | 7.9 (30 reviews) | 7.8 (34 reviews) | ### Location Intelligence | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ArcGIS Pro** | 8.4/10 | 21 | | **MapInfo Pro** | 8.6/10 | 38 | | **QGIS** | N/A | N/A | #### Cartography | Feature | ArcGIS Pro | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Map Design** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 8.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Vector Mapping ** | 8.8 (17 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Visualization** | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Overlaying** | 9.1 (17 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Analysis | Feature | ArcGIS Pro | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Predictive Analysis** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Distance Analysis ** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Spatial Analysis** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Stream** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | ArcGIS Pro | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Transformation** | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 8.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | | **WYSIWYG Design** | 7.3 (11 reviews) | 7.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **API Integrations** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 7.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis) **Unique to ArcGIS Pro (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) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ArcGIS Pro | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 25.1% | 21.7% | 44.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 38.0% | 29.2% | 27.9% | | **Enterprise** | 36.8% | 49.1% | 27.2% | ### By Industry #### ArcGIS Pro - **Government Administration:** 24.6% - **Environmental Services:** 11.1% - **Utilities:** 7.0% - **Higher Education:** 7.0% - **Civil Engineering:** 4.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.1% - **Research:** 3.5% - **Telecommunications:** 2.9% - **Government Relations:** 2.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.3% - **Other:** 30.4% #### 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% #### QGIS - **Civil Engineering:** 11.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.0% - **Government Administration:** 9.6% - **Research:** 9.6% - **Environmental Services:** 8.2% - **Higher Education:** 6.2% - **Computer Software:** 5.5% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 4.1% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7% - **Other:** 26.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to ArcGIS Pro - [Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/google-maps-platform/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (58 reviews) - [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 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For example, "Pro" is the foundation piece for the entire 'Smart Cities"..." - Title: [How are business solutions partnering to use ArcGIS Pro?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12645-how-are-business-solutions-partnering-to-use-arcgis-pro) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "That is an open ended question. You can search through the Esri site for partners, to start: http://partners.esri.com/" - Title: [BUG - Auto layout automatically applied to model in model builder](https://www.g2.com/discussions/bug-auto-layout-automatically-applied-to-model-in-model-builder) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Situation update, I have done some more tests and I am confident the bug is a result of ArcGIS pro v3.0.3 Bug description The auto layout bug..." - Title: [What is the difference between ArcGIS and Arcgis pro?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-arcgis-and-arcgis-pro) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "The word 'ArcGIS" often referred to the ArcMap desktop application (a 32-bit desktop-based GIS software), and it is also used to mention a wide variety of..." - Title: [Any thoughts from ESRI on improving the current version of ARcgis pro?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13082-any-thoughts-from-esri-on-improving-the-current-version-of-arcgis-pro) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "The product is undergoing constant revisions, and updating. Since it is the "go forward" version of Esri's key offering, look for its' capabilities to..." ### 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..." ### QGIS - Title: [What is QGIS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-qgis-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "QGIS is used for mapping, geographic data analysis, spatial planning, and visualization. It helps users create and edit maps, analyze locations, manage GIS..." - Title: [Is Qgis as good as ArcGIS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-qgis-as-good-as-arcgis) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Definitely, QGIS is a good software but not as handy as ArcGIS in terms of analysis Tools and Applications." - Title: [What is the most stable version of Qgis?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-most-stable-version-of-qgis) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "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." - Title: [Can QGIS solve the problem of TAB file and Shape file](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-qgis-solve-the-problem-of-tab-file-and-shape-file) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/arcgis-pro-vs-mapinfo-pro-vs-qgis)