# CARTO, MapInfo Pro, QGIS vs Google Maps Platform Comparison

| | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 78 | 120 | 154 | 58 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (48.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (49.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (57.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### CARTO

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Map Creation (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Big Data Issues (1 reviews)
- Customization Difficulty (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)

### Google Maps Platform

Pros:
- Ease of Use (15 reviews)
- Location Services (15 reviews)

Cons:
- Mapping Issues (5 reviews)
- Inaccurate Geolocation (4 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (49 reviews) | 8.3 (97 reviews) | 8.6 (130 reviews) | 9.6 (50 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (50 reviews) | 7.9 (97 reviews) | 8.1 (130 reviews) | 9.3 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 8.8 (33 reviews) | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 8.5 (18 reviews) | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (47 reviews) | 8.4 (85 reviews) | 7.5 (107 reviews) | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (50 reviews) | 6.6 (96 reviews) | 8.9 (124 reviews) | 8.8 (49 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### CARTO

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: ENTERPRISE - SMALL

Price: Free Trial

Description: For smaller teams looking for advanced spatial analytics with basic enterprise capabilities.

Key Features:
- Starts from 3 Editors 
- Starts from 15 Viewers
- 180.000 usage units per year 

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/carto/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### MapInfo Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### QGIS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Google Maps Platform

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CARTO** | N/A | N/A |
| **MapInfo Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **QGIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Maps Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reports

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automodeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CARTO** | N/A | N/A |
| **MapInfo Pro** | 8.3/10 | 83 |
| **QGIS** | 8.7/10 | 64 |
| **Google Maps Platform** | 9.1/10 | 24 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | Not enough data | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 9.1 (54 reviews) | 9.1 (17 reviews) | 
| **Data Storage** | Not enough data | 8.1 (60 reviews) | 8.5 (52 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Data Manipulation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (70 reviews) | 8.8 (56 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (70 reviews) | 8.8 (56 reviews) | 9.3 (19 reviews) | 

#### Map Creation

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Geocoding** | Not enough data | 8.6 (54 reviews) | 8.7 (48 reviews) | 9.4 (19 reviews) | 
| **Buffer Zone Query** | Not enough data | 8.6 (62 reviews) | 8.6 (48 reviews) | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Overlaying** | Not enough data | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 9.1 (55 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Publishing** | Not enough data | 8.1 (61 reviews) | 8.4 (46 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 8.9 (55 reviews) | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Reporting ** | Not enough data | 7.9 (55 reviews) | 8.5 (51 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | Not enough data | 7.9 (30 reviews) | 7.8 (34 reviews) | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 

### Location Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CARTO** | 8.0/10 | 40 |
| **MapInfo Pro** | 8.6/10 | 38 |
| **QGIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Maps Platform** | 9.4/10 | 18 |

#### Cartography

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Map Design** | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 8.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 10.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Vector Mapping ** | 8.1 (27 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.9 (16 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (16 reviews) | 
| **Overlaying** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (16 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analysis** | 6.9 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Distance Analysis ** | 7.8 (22 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (17 reviews) | 
| **Spatial Analysis** | 7.3 (22 reviews) | 9.0 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Data Stream** | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | 7.8 (30 reviews) | 8.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **WYSIWYG Design** | 8.5 (23 reviews) | 7.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **API Integrations** | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 7.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 

### Geofencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CARTO** | N/A | N/A |
| **MapInfo Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **QGIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Maps Platform** | 10.0/10 | 5 |

#### Functionality 

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Location Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Location Triggers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Location Determination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Fence Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **International Usability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Location Platform

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CARTO** | N/A | N/A |
| **MapInfo Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **QGIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Maps Platform** | 9.5/10 | 24 |

#### Location Intelligence

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Store Locators** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (20 reviews) | 
| **Location Fraud Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Location Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **In-App Location Based Experiences** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Location-Based Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (17 reviews) | 

#### Transportation

| Feature | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Curbside Operations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Fleet Tracking & Logistics Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (19 reviews) | 
| **Delivery Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Order-Ahead & Pickup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (19 reviews) | 
| **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)

**Unique to CARTO (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)


**Unique to Google Maps Platform (3):** [Location Platform Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/location-platform), [Geofencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/geofencing), [Location Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/location-intelligence)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | CARTO | MapInfo Pro | QGIS | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 48.4% | 21.7% | 44.9% | 57.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 18.8% | 29.2% | 27.9% | 28.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 32.8% | 49.1% | 27.2% | 14.3% | 

### By Industry

#### CARTO

- **Telecommunications:** 12.5%
- **Higher Education:** 6.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.7%
- **Management Consulting:** 4.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.7%
- **Computer Software:** 4.7%
- **Real Estate:** 4.7%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 3.1%
- **Civil Engineering:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 46.9%

#### 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%

#### Google Maps Platform

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.9%
- **Higher Education:** 7.1%
- **Computer Software:** 7.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 3.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.6%
- **Real Estate:** 3.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 39.3%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to CARTO

- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/products/mapbox/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [Tableau](https://www.g2.com/products/tableau/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (3650 reviews)
- [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (148 reviews)
- [Qlik Sense](https://www.g2.com/products/qlik-sense/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (928 reviews)
- [Alteryx](https://www.g2.com/products/alteryx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (809 reviews)
- [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (384 reviews)
- [Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/products/geopointe/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1047 reviews)

### Alternatives to MapInfo Pro

- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (148 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (384 reviews)
- [Global Mapper](https://www.g2.com/products/global-mapper/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [ArcGIS for Power BI](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-for-power-bi/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1047 reviews)
- [Alteryx](https://www.g2.com/products/alteryx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (809 reviews)
- [Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/products/geopointe/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (284 reviews)

### Alternatives to QGIS

- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1932 reviews)
- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (384 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (148 reviews)
- [Surfer](https://www.g2.com/products/surfer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (126 reviews)
- [Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/products/mapbox/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [Octave Imagine (ERDAS IMAGINE)](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-imagine-erdas-imagine/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (31 reviews)
- [Global Mapper](https://www.g2.com/products/global-mapper/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (30 reviews)

### Alternatives to Google Maps Platform

- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [Radar](https://www.g2.com/products/radar-labs-inc-radar/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1047 reviews)
- [Loqate](https://www.g2.com/products/gbg-plc-loqate/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (46 reviews)
- [Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/products/mapbox/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Azure Maps](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-maps/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/products/geopointe/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [Smarty](https://www.g2.com/products/smarty-smarty/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### CARTO

- Title: [What is CARTO used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-carto-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [how do i auto refresh my data?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34112-how-do-i-auto-refresh-my-data) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hi,

CARTO enables sync tables to make sure that data stored in your CARTO account is up to date...."
- Title: [I missed the tableau beta test announcement -- Do you know when this integration will be available!?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-missed-the-tableau-beta-test-announcement-do-you-know-when-this-integration-will-be-available) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Cynthia, 

We've closed that beta for now and the team is exploring feature options. If you're interested in getting an update on this once we have news..."

### 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..."

### Google Maps Platform

- Title: [What is the best way to use](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-use) — 4 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "It's best to use when driving it will guide where ever you want to go with an amazing direction arrows. "
- Title: [What is Google Places used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-google-places-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It's used for businesses and organizations to list themselves on the Web."
- Title: [How secure is the information that am providing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13479-how-secure-is-the-information-that-am-providing) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello, regarding your question, it is a very secure application as it has all the security that Google provides for its accounts. However, a person who knows..."
- Title: [Is Google map a software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-google-map-a-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Google Maps is a cloud-based GIS software"
- Title: [in you phone or laptop and computer](https://www.g2.com/discussions/in-you-phone-or-laptop-and-computer) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "In phone ao laptop."

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