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

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Reviews

**ArcGIS Pro** [

4.3/5(190)

](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews#reviews)

**QGIS** [

4.5/5(154)

](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**ArcGIS Pro**
No pricing available

**QGIS**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**ArcGIS Pro**
3 months

Based on 8 responses

**QGIS**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**ArcGIS Pro**
14 months

Based on 6 responses

**QGIS**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**ArcGIS Pro**
$$$$$

**QGIS**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**ArcGIS Pro**
13%

**QGIS**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**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)

**QGIS**
[
Customization Options (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2241286&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2241234&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Stability Issues (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2163982&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Feature Limitations (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2163895&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**ArcGIS Pro**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_46e53ec2d6eb9834ea5cc927aecd34c6/geohecras.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

GeoHECRAS

](https://www.g2.com/products/geohecras/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/integrations)

**QGIS**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_269a752fb4baefda8b9e83f98c7646dc/autocad.png "Product Avatar Image")

AutoCAD

](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_251be2af3ae607c45c14e816eaa1cf41/postgresql.png "Product Avatar Image")

PostgreSQL

](https://www.g2.com/products/postgresql/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_242ea9ef146ec0359ea99dbaedc5e26a/revit.png "Product Avatar Image")

Revit

](https://www.g2.com/products/revit/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/integrations)

Screenshots

**ArcGIS Pro**
No screenshot available

**QGIS**
 ![QGIS screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/28239/uploads_2Fa236414a-a6b3-4c3c-8bc8-17a5240d472a_2FQGIS_screenshot.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**ArcGIS Pro**

8.4

8.4140

**QGIS**

8.6

8.6130

Ease of Use

**ArcGIS Pro**

7.6

7.6139

**QGIS**

8.1

8.1130

Ease of Setup

**ArcGIS Pro**

8.0

8.057

**QGIS**

8.8

8.833

Ease of Admin

**ArcGIS Pro**

8.0

8.048

**QGIS**

8.5

8.518

Quality of Support

**ArcGIS Pro**

8.1

8.1125

**QGIS**

7.5

7.5107

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**ArcGIS Pro**

8.3

8.346

**QGIS**

8.7

8.720

Product Direction (% positive)

**ArcGIS Pro**

9.4

9.4128

**QGIS**

8.9

8.9124

Features

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

8.4

75

8.7

64

Data Management

Data Capture

8.5

57

9.1(won by 0.6)

54

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

Data Storage

8.3

59

8.5(won by 0.2)

52

Data Manipulation

8.1

67

8.8(won by 0.7)

56

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

Data Visualization

9.1(won by 0.3)

68

8.8

56

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Creation

Geocoding

8.2

52

8.7(won by 0.5)

48

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

Buffer Zone Query

8.7(won by 0.1)

54

8.6

48

Overlaying

8.7

60

9.1(won by 0.4)

55

Publishing

8.8(won by 0.4)

59

8.4

46

Analysis

Spatial Analysis

9.0(won by 0.1)

63

8.9

55

Reporting 

7.9

47

8.5(won by 0.6)

51

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

Real-Time Streaming 

7.3

30

7.8(won by 0.5)

34

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

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);)

8.4

21

Not enough data

Cartography

Geographic Maps

9.0(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Vector Mapping 

8.8(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Data Visualization

9.0(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Overlaying

9.1(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analysis

Predictive Analytics

8.5(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Distance Analysis 

8.1(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Spatial Analysis

8.5(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Data Stream

8.1(won by default)

14

Not enough data

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

7.6(won by default)

15

Not enough data

WYSIWYG Design

7.3(won by default)

11

Not enough data

API Integrations

8.5(won by default)

11

Not enough data

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

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

Dashboards

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

Collaboration / Workflow

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

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

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

Integration APIs

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 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%

[![QGIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e3c229ccb96c84f6564f5681ddbe1a33/qgis.png "QGIS")](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews)

QGIS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

44.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

27.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

27.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

25.1%

44.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

38.0%

27.9%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

36.8%

27.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![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%

[![QGIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e3c229ccb96c84f6564f5681ddbe1a33/qgis.png "QGIS")](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews)
QGIS

Civil Engineering

11.6%

Information Technology and Services

11.0%

Government Administration

9.6%

Research

9.6%

Environmental Services

8.2%

Other

50.0%

FAQs

## ArcGIS Pro vs QGIS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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

QGIS stands out for its open-source flexibility and higher user satisfaction, while ArcGIS Pro is recognized for its integrated environment and advanced 3D visualization.

| [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) | [ArcGIS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (154 reviews) | 4.3/5 (190 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Mid-Market |
| 8.8 | 8.0 |
| 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Customization Options (3 all-time mentions) | User-Friendly (3 all-time mentions) |

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

QGIS is considered the stronger value due to its open-source, no-cost model and higher satisfaction on value-related dimensions.

- **QGIS:** Reviewers consistently highlight QGIS as free and open-source, providing robust GIS capabilities without licensing costs.
- **ArcGIS Pro:** Reviewers frequently cite high licensing costs and additional fees for advanced features as a trade-off for its advanced capabilities.
- **Switching Reason:** Many reviewers mention switching to QGIS specifically to avoid the high cost and licensing complexity of ArcGIS Pro.

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

The top 3 alternatives to QGIS and ArcGIS Pro are MapInfo Pro, AutoCAD, and Esri ArcGIS.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) | 4.5/5 (154 reviews) | Small-Business | Free and open-source | Customization Options (3 all-time mentions) |
| [ArcGIS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews) | 4.3/5 (190 reviews) | Mid-Market | High licensing cost | User-Friendly (3 all-time mentions) |
| [MapInfo Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews) | 4.1/5 (120 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade GIS capabilities |
| [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) | 4.4/5 (1940 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Industry-standard for CAD and mapping |
| [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) | 4.5/5 (540 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive GIS platform |

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

Buyers should prioritize spatial analysis, integration capabilities, ease of setup, quality of support, and 3D visualization when comparing QGIS and ArcGIS Pro.

- **Spatial Analysis:** QGIS (Geospatial Analysis, 1 all-time mention), ArcGIS Pro (Powerful Tools, 2 all-time mentions)
- **Integration Capabilities:** QGIS (Python integration, 12 all-time mentions), ArcGIS Pro (Easy Integrations, recent reviews)
- **Ease of Setup:** QGIS (8.8), ArcGIS Pro (8.0)
- **Quality of Support:** QGIS (7.5), ArcGIS Pro (8.1)
- **3D Visualization:** ArcGIS Pro (3D Visualization, 2 all-time mentions), QGIS (Limited 3D capabilities, recent reviews)

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

QGIS's headline strength is its open-source flexibility, while ArcGIS Pro excels in integrated 2D/3D environments and advanced spatial analysis.

- **QGIS strengths:** Customization options (3 all-time mentions), free access (2), user-friendly (2), feature functionality (2), strong plugin ecosystem, cross-platform compatibility, and active community support.
- **QGIS trade-offs:** Stability issues (3 all-time mentions), feature limitations (2), learning curve (2), slow loading (2), less polished UI, and limited 3D capabilities.
- **ArcGIS Pro strengths:** User-friendly (3 all-time mentions), 3D visualization (2), powerful tools (2), tool variety (2), modern interface, advanced spatial analysis, and strong integration with ArcGIS Online.
- **ArcGIS Pro trade-offs:** High cost (2 all-time mentions), expensive licensing, resource-intensive, and licensing complexity.

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

QGIS is the better fit for small businesses, as reflected by its largest reviewer segment and strong value sentiment.

- **QGIS:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its free, open-source model and suitability for organizations with limited budgets.
- **ArcGIS Pro:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note its advanced features but frequently cite high costs as a barrier for small businesses.

### Which GIS platform has better integrations?

QGIS is favored for integrations due to its extensive Python support and plugin ecosystem.

- **QGIS:** Python integration (12 all-time mentions), PostgreSQL integration (recent reviews), and a large plugin library for extended functionality.
- **ArcGIS Pro:** Reviewers mention easy integrations and strong ArcGIS Online connectivity in recent reviews, but no all-time integration counts are supplied.

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

ArcGIS Pro and QGIS are rated in near-parity on Quality of Support, with ArcGIS Pro at 8.1 and QGIS at 7.5.

- **QGIS:** Reviewers describe community-driven support, active forums, and helpful online resources, but note slower response times for complex issues.
- **ArcGIS Pro:** Reviewers highlight comprehensive documentation, training resources, and responsive support, especially for enterprise customers.

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

QGIS leads on Ease of Setup with a score of 8.8 versus ArcGIS Pro's 8.0, a difference of 0.8 points.

- **QGIS:** Reviewers consistently mention straightforward installation, no licensing requirements, and quick onboarding for new users.
- **ArcGIS Pro:** Reviewers note a modern setup process but cite licensing complexity and higher hardware requirements as setup challenges.

### Which product has better Spatial Analysis?

ArcGIS Pro is favored for advanced spatial analysis, but QGIS is also highly rated for geospatial analysis capabilities.

- **QGIS:** Geospatial Analysis (1 all-time mention), advanced spatial analysis tools, and plugin support for specialized workflows.
- **ArcGIS Pro:** Powerful Tools (2 all-time mentions), advanced spatial analysis, 3D visualization, and high reviewer satisfaction for spatial analysis tasks.

Alternatives

**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)

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

[
AutoCAD
](/products/autocad/reviews)

**QGIS Alternatives**

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

[
AutoCAD
](/products/autocad/reviews)

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

[
Esri ArcGIS
](/products/esri-arcgis/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)

 ![ArcGIS Online](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_07a308622193f886da508e9dd849b6dc/arcgis-online.png "ArcGIS Online")

[
ArcGIS Online
](/products/arcgis-online/reviews)

## ArcGIS Pro vs QGIS

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found QGIS easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with QGIS overall.

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