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At a Glance
ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Pro
Star Rating
(186)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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QGIS
QGIS
Star Rating
(150)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about QGIS
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that QGIS excels in data capture with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for those needing robust data input capabilities, while ArcGIS Pro trails with a score of 8.3.
  • Reviewers mention that QGIS offers superior map design features, scoring 8.9, which allows for more creative and customizable mapping options compared to ArcGIS Pro's lackluster performance in this area.
  • G2 users highlight QGIS's strength in overlaying capabilities, achieving a score of 9.0, which is crucial for complex spatial analysis, whereas ArcGIS Pro scores 8.6, indicating a slight disadvantage.
  • Users on G2 appreciate QGIS's data visualization capabilities, scoring 8.8, which are often praised for their clarity and effectiveness, while ArcGIS Pro shines with a higher score of 9.0 in this category, indicating a strong performance.
  • Reviewers mention that QGIS has a more user-friendly ease of setup with a score of 8.9, making it easier for new users to get started, compared to ArcGIS Pro's score of 7.9, which suggests a steeper learning curve.
  • Users say that ArcGIS Pro's quality of support is rated higher at 8.1, which is often highlighted in reviews as a significant advantage for organizations that require reliable assistance, while QGIS scores lower at 7.4.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ArcGIS Pro
No pricing available
QGIS
No pricing available
Free Trial
ArcGIS Pro
No trial information available
QGIS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
136
8.5
126
Ease of Use
7.5
135
8.1
126
Ease of Setup
8.0
53
8.7
30
Ease of Admin
8.0
48
8.5
18
Quality of Support
8.1
121
7.4
103
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
46
8.7
20
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
124
8.8
120
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
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Self Service
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Data Management
8.4
56
9.1
53
8.3
56
8.5
52
8.1
65
8.7
53
9.0
65
8.7
53
Map Creation
8.2
51
8.7
47
8.6
53
8.5
47
8.7
59
9.0
53
8.7
58
8.4
45
Analysis
8.9
60
8.9
52
8.0
46
8.4
50
7.4
29
7.8
34
8.3
20
Not enough data
Cartography
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
Analysis
8.3
13
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
Reporting
7.4
14
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Pro
QGIS
QGIS
ArcGIS Pro and QGIS are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Pro is categorized as Location Intelligence
QGIS
QGIS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
38.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.7%
QGIS
QGIS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
44.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.0%
Reviewers' Industry
ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Pro
Government Administration
25.1%
Environmental Services
11.4%
Utilities
7.2%
Higher Education
7.2%
Information Technology and Services
4.2%
Other
44.9%
QGIS
QGIS
Civil Engineering
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.2%
Research
9.8%
Government Administration
9.8%
Environmental Services
8.4%
Other
49.0%
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Discussions
ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Pro Discussions
How are business solutions partnering to use ArcGIS Pro?
2 Comments
AM
That is an open ended question. You can search through the Esri site for partners, to start: http://partners.esri.com/Read more
What more can I do with this software?
2 Comments
AM
There are several "suites" that Esri has for specialized capabilities. For example, "Pro" is the foundation piece for the entire 'Smart Cities"...Read more
how can i track credit usage during use
1 Comment
AM
I believe this will help you: https://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-online/administer/credits.htmRead more
QGIS
QGIS Discussions
Can QGIS solve the problem of TAB file and Shape file
1 Comment
Indresh N.
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
Sai S.
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
duane c.
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