Compare ArcGIS Pro and Tableau 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$75.00 1 User Per Month
ArcGIS Pro
Star Rating
(187)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ArcGIS ProTableau
Star Rating
(3,546)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$75.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Tableau excels in user experience, particularly with its intuitive drag-and-drop feature, which simplifies the process of creating visualizations. Users appreciate how easy it is to build graphs and dashboards, making it a favorite for those who prioritize quick and effective data representation.
- According to verified reviews, ArcGIS Pro has made significant strides with its Ribbon Interface, which enhances efficiency for users. Reviewers highlight that this upgrade, along with its comprehensive pro features, is particularly beneficial for professionals in the GIS and remote sensing community.
- Users say that Tableau's implementation process is notably smooth, with many praising its straightforward onboarding wizard. This ease of setup allows teams to get started quickly, which is a crucial factor for organizations looking to leverage data insights without extensive delays.
- Reviewers mention that while ArcGIS Pro offers a user-friendly design, it faces challenges in comparison to Tableau's overall usability. Some users find that Tableau's interface is more accessible, especially for those who may not have a technical background, making it a better fit for a wider range of users.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Tableau's strong performance in data visualization is unmatched, with features that allow for advanced data transformation and predictive analysis. Users specifically note the high quality of visual outputs, which can significantly enhance presentations and reports.
- According to recent feedback, while ArcGIS Pro provides solid support and functionality, it does not match the breadth of Tableau's capabilities in areas like distance analysis and vector mapping. Users appreciate the depth of features in Tableau, which often leads to more insightful data exploration and analysis.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ArcGIS Pro
No pricing availableTableau
Tableau Standard
$75.00
1 User Per Month
A comprehensive edition to help you explore and understand your data.
- Each additional license starts as low as $15 / user / month
Free Trial
ArcGIS Pro
No trial information availableTableau
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
137
8.7
2,473
Ease of Use
7.5
136
8.3
2,865
Ease of Setup
8.0
54
8.3
1,529
Ease of Admin
8.0
48
8.2
798
Quality of Support
8.1
122
8.3
2,119
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
46
8.5
777
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
125
8.8
2,444
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.7
1757
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1590
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1802
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1371
Not enough data
9.1
1791
|
Verified
Self Service
Not enough data
8.5
1693
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1714
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1640
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1424
Not enough data
8.2
1519
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1325
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
1283
Not enough data
9.2
1775
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1301
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.3
1003
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
964
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
836
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
841
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
8.7
1757
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1590
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1802
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1371
Not enough data
9.1
1791
|
Verified
Data Preparation
Not enough data
8.6
873
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
849
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
Not enough data
8.5
889
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
912
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
884
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
429
Not enough data
7.5
453
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.5
133
Not enough data
7.5
136
Not enough data
7.8
138
Not enough data
7.6
132
Not enough data
7.7
129
Not enough data
7.4
129
Not enough data
7.9
135
Self Service
Not enough data
8.5
1693
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1714
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1640
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1424
Not enough data
8.2
1519
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1325
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.4
139
Not enough data
8.3
114
Not enough data
8.1
110
Not enough data
8.5
131
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
7.8
1283
Not enough data
9.2
1775
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1301
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.7
144
Not enough data
8.2
111
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.2
112
Not enough data
8.0
107
Not enough data
7.8
110
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.6
107
Not enough data
7.7
105
Not enough data
7.8
108
Not enough data
7.6
107
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.7
107
Not enough data
7.9
113
Not enough data
7.8
107
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.3
1003
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
964
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
836
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
841
|
Verified
Reports
Not enough data
8.7
1757
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1590
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1802
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1371
Not enough data
9.1
1791
|
Verified
Self Service
Not enough data
8.5
1693
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1714
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1640
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1424
Not enough data
8.2
1519
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1325
|
Verified
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.3
1003
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
964
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
836
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
841
|
Verified
Data Management
8.4
56
Not enough data
8.3
57
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
9.0
65
Not enough data
Map Creation
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.7
59
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
Analysis
8.9
60
Not enough data
8.0
46
Not enough data
7.4
29
Not enough data
Cartography
8.9
17
9.4
26
8.8
16
9.2
26
8.9
17
9.6
28
9.1
16
9.4
27
Analysis
8.3
13
9.0
28
7.9
17
9.2
27
8.4
18
9.3
27
7.9
13
9.0
27
Reporting
7.4
14
9.3
27
7.5
10
9.2
26
8.3
10
9.1
26
Data Source Access
Not enough data
8.7
234
Not enough data
8.8
236
Not enough data
8.3
229
Data Interaction
Not enough data
8.2
227
Not enough data
8.1
231
Not enough data
8.3
229
Not enough data
8.5
233
Not enough data
8.3
230
Not enough data
8.3
227
Not enough data
8.4
229
Not enough data
8.3
227
Data Exporting
Not enough data
8.5
223
Not enough data
8.4
226
Not enough data
8.4
223
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
219
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
9.3
62
Basics
Not enough data
9.2
62
Content
Not enough data
8.9
59
Data
Not enough data
9.3
61
Interoperability
Not enough data
8.9
59
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
62
Deployment & Integration - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Connectivity & Federation - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Modeling & Metrics - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Intelligence - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI Enablement - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Connectivity and Prep - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Autonomous Insight Generation - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interaction and Workflow - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Agent Management - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.4
251
Not enough data
8.4
255
Not enough data
8.4
244
Data Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
275
Not enough data
8.9
269
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.7
259
Not enough data
9.4
273
Not enough data
9.1
268
Not enough data
8.7
263
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
177
Not enough data
8.0
176
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ArcGIS Pro and Tableau are categorized as Location Intelligence
Unique Categories
ArcGIS Pro is categorized as GIS
Tableau is categorized as Semantic Layer Tools, Insurance Analytics, Data Preparation, Embedded Business Intelligence, Analytics Platforms, Predictive Analytics, and Agentic Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ArcGIS Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tableau
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Government Administration
25.0%
Environmental Services
11.3%
Utilities
7.1%
Higher Education
7.1%
Civil Engineering
4.2%
Other
45.2%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Computer Software
7.3%
Financial Services
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.3%
Other
65.1%
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
why did saleforce by tableau? IS SFDC reporting going to change now?
2 Comments
TR
Perfect answer by Derrick. I totally agree.Read more
What does Tableau Desktop do?
2 Comments
NA
Tableau Desktop help create interactive Dashboards offline and publish it to the wider audience through Tableau public. Tableau Desktop is one of the version...Read more
Do I need Tableau Desktop if I have Tableau Server?
2 Comments
LT
Anyway, whether you need Tableau Desktop depends on your specific use case and requirements. If you're unsure, you can consider the following
Evaluate...Read more
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