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

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Reviews

**CARTO** [

4.5/5(78)

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

**Esri ArcGIS** [

4.5/5(540)

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

Pricing

**CARTO**
Free Trial

**Free Trial** · ENTERPRISE - SMALL

**Esri ArcGIS**
Free Trial

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

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**CARTO**
1 monthFaster

Based on 5 responses

**Esri ArcGIS**
4 months

Based on 5 responses

Return on Investment

**CARTO**
Not enough reviews yet

**Esri ArcGIS**
14 months

Based on 6 responses

Perceived Cost

**CARTO**
$$$$$

**Esri ArcGIS**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**CARTO**
Not enough reviews yet

**Esri ArcGIS**
14%

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Pros & Cons

**CARTO**
[
Ease of Use (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/carto/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2231746&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Map Creation (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/carto/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2231631&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Big Data Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/carto/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2322327&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customization Difficulty (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/carto/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2322257&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**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

**CARTO**
[

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PostgreSQL

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**Esri ArcGIS**
[

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Revit

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

Screenshots

**CARTO**
 ![CARTO 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/1841736/CARTO_BUILDER.png)

**Esri ArcGIS**
 ![Esri ArcGIS 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/29961/ArcGIS_screenshot3.jpg)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**CARTO**

8.6

8.649

**Esri ArcGIS**

8.8

8.8447

Ease of Use

**CARTO**

8.7

8.750

**Esri ArcGIS**

7.3

7.3448

Ease of Setup

**CARTO**

9.2

9.222

**Esri ArcGIS**

7.4

7.4137

Ease of Admin

**CARTO**

8.3

8.318

**Esri ArcGIS**

7.6

7.6127

Quality of Support

**CARTO**

9.1

9.147

**Esri ArcGIS**

8.1

8.1414

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**CARTO**

8.8

8.820

**Esri ArcGIS**

8.3

8.3121

Product Direction (% positive)

**CARTO**

8.8

8.850

**Esri ArcGIS**

8.4

8.4431

Features

Location Intelligence[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.0

40

8.8

64

Cartography

Geographic Maps

8.5

27

9.1(won by 0.6)

58

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

Vector Mapping 

8.1

27

9.3(won by 1.2)

54

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

Data Visualization

8.1

26

9.0(won by 0.9)

55

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

Overlaying

8.6

27

9.3(won by 0.7)

56

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

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analysis

Predictive Analytics

6.9

18

8.5(won by 1.6)

49

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

Distance Analysis 

7.8

22

8.8(won by 1.0)

53

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

Spatial Analysis

7.3

22

9.3(won by 2.0)

54

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

Data Stream

8.2

19

8.8(won by 0.6)

38

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

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

7.8

30

8.4(won by 0.6)

50

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

WYSIWYG Design

8.5(won by 0.1)

23

8.4

35

API Integrations

8.0

23

8.3(won by 0.3)

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

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

Not enough data

8.8

155

Data Management

Data Capture

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

125

Data Storage

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

132

Data Manipulation

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

133

Data Visualization

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

139

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Creation

Geocoding

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

115

Buffer Zone Query

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

122

Overlaying

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

136

Publishing

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

131

Analysis

Spatial Analysis

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

131

Reporting 

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

112

Real-Time Streaming 

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

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

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

[![CARTO](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cee17717b1b316da8feb204c2a7a8845/carto.svg "CARTO")](https://www.g2.com/products/carto/reviews)

CARTO

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

48.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

18.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

32.8%

[![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.)

48.4%

30.6%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

18.8%

38.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

32.8%

31.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![CARTO](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cee17717b1b316da8feb204c2a7a8845/carto.svg "CARTO")](https://www.g2.com/products/carto/reviews)
CARTO

Telecommunications

12.5%

Higher Education

6.3%

Information Technology and Services

4.7%

Management Consulting

4.7%

Marketing and Advertising

4.7%

Other

67.2%

[![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

## CARTO vs Esri ArcGIS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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

CARTO stands out for its ease of use and setup, while Esri ArcGIS is recognized for its comprehensive spatial analysis capabilities and broader industry adoption.

| [CARTO](https://www.g2.com/products/carto/reviews) | [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (78 reviews) | 4.5/5 (540 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Mid-Market |
| 9.2 | 7.4 |
| 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Ease of Use | Comprehensive Spatial Analysis |

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

CARTO is rated higher for value by reviewers, with a stronger satisfaction score on price and cost-related dimensions compared to Esri ArcGIS.

- **CARTO:** In recent reviews, many cite CARTO as a cost-effective solution for organizations without large enterprise budgets, though some mention steep pricing for commercial licenses.
- **Esri ArcGIS:** Reviewers frequently mention high licensing costs and additional expenses for extensions, especially as the platform scales.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers note switching to CARTO for its more accessible pricing and lower barrier for small businesses and individual users.

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

The top three alternatives to CARTO and Esri ArcGIS are Maptitude, ArcGIS Online, and MapInfo Pro.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [CARTO](https://www.g2.com/products/carto/reviews) | 4.5/5 (78) | Small-Business | Reviewers highlight cost-effectiveness for smaller organizations | Ease of Use |
| [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) | 4.5/5 (540) | Mid-Market | Reviewers frequently mention high licensing costs | Comprehensive Spatial Analysis |
| [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) | 4.7/5 (150) | Small-Business | — | Powerful mapping and analysis tools |
| [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) | 4.5/5 (190) | Mid-Market | — | Cloud-based GIS capabilities |
| [MapInfo Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews) | 4.1/5 (120) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade spatial analysis |

### Which Location Intelligence features should I prioritize when comparing CARTO and Esri ArcGIS?

Buyers should prioritize ease of use, spatial analysis, data visualization, integrations, and quality of support when comparing CARTO and Esri ArcGIS.

- **Ease of Use:** CARTO scores 8.7, Esri ArcGIS 7.3; CARTO has 3 all-time reviewer mentions for ease of use, matching Esri ArcGIS's 3 mentions.
- **Spatial Analysis:** Esri ArcGIS is frequently cited for comprehensive spatial analysis, with multiple recent reviews highlighting advanced geospatial capabilities.
- **Data Visualization:** Both products have 2 all-time reviewer mentions for data visualization.
- **Integrations:** CARTO is mentioned for integrations in recent reviews; Esri ArcGIS is cited for integration with Revit.
- **Quality of Support:** CARTO scores 9.1, Esri ArcGIS 8.1 on Quality of Support.

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

CARTO's headline strength is ease of use and setup, while Esri ArcGIS excels in comprehensive spatial analysis and industry adoption.

- **CARTO strengths:** Ease of use (3 all-time mentions), intuitive interface, fast map creation, and strong support for non-GIS experts.
- **CARTO trade-offs:** Reviewers note limited advanced customization, some big data performance issues, and a learning curve for SQL-based features.
- **Esri ArcGIS strengths:** Comprehensive spatial analysis, advanced 3D visualization (2 all-time mentions), broad data format support, and strong industry reputation.
- **Esri ArcGIS trade-offs:** High cost (2 all-time mentions), steep learning curve (2 all-time mentions), resource-intensive requirements, and complexity for beginners.

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

CARTO is the better fit for small businesses, as reflected by its largest reviewer segment and positive small-business sentiment.

- **CARTO:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers highlighting its accessibility and ease of use for organizations with limited GIS expertise or budgets.
- **Esri ArcGIS:** Mid-Market is the largest segment, and reviewers frequently mention high costs and complexity as barriers for smaller organizations.

### Which Location Intelligence platform has better integrations?

Reviewers favor Esri ArcGIS for integrations, citing specific third-party tool connections.

- **CARTO:** Recent reviews mention integrations, but no specific third-party tools are named in the data.
- **Esri ArcGIS:** Integration with Revit is cited in recent reviews, supporting workflows in 3D modeling and BIM environments.

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

CARTO leads Esri ArcGIS on Quality of Support by a material margin, with a 9.1 vs 8.1 score.

- **CARTO:** Reviewers consistently praise responsive and helpful support, with multiple mentions of fast ticket resolution and high-quality training resources.
- **Esri ArcGIS:** Reviewers describe good support experiences, but also note occasional delays and the need for multiple support calls for complex issues.

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

CARTO is easier to implement than Esri ArcGIS, with a 9.2 vs 7.4 Ease of Setup score.

- **CARTO:** Reviewers highlight a minimal learning curve, quick onboarding, and straightforward setup, especially for non-GIS users.
- **Esri ArcGIS:** Reviewers mention a steeper learning curve, more complex installation, and higher system requirements, especially for enterprise deployments.

### Which product has better Spatial Analysis?

Esri ArcGIS is the stronger platform for Spatial Analysis, as supported by reviewer sentiment and feature mentions.

- **CARTO:** Spatial analysis is cited in recent reviews, with a Meets Requirements score of 8.6 and 1 all-time reviewer mention for geospatial analysis.
- **Esri ArcGIS:** Spatial analysis is a headline strength in recent reviews, with a Meets Requirements score of 8.8 and multiple reviewers highlighting advanced spatial and network analysis capabilities.

Alternatives

**CARTO Alternatives**

 ![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)

 ![Mapbox](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bd02626401775e68ffe83b8dd7556273/mapbox.svg "Mapbox")

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Mapbox
](/products/mapbox/reviews)

 ![Tableau](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/335fbdd506ce66a7f19326fbc586410a/tableau-software-tableau.svg "Tableau")

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Tableau
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Maptitude
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**Esri ArcGIS Alternatives**

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Maptitude
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MapInfo Pro
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Mapbox
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## CARTO vs Esri ArcGIS

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

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