# Esri ArcGIS vs Google Earth Pro Comparison - What are their main differences?

At a Glance

Star Rating

**Esri ArcGIS** [

4.5/5(540)

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

**Google Earth Pro** [

4.6/5(385)

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

Market Segments

**Esri ArcGIS**
Mid-Market (38.2% of reviews)

**Google Earth Pro**
Small-Business (42.2% of reviews)

Pros & Cons

**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)

**Google Earth Pro**
[
3D Visualization (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1175557&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Geospatial Analysis (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1175525&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Not User-Friendly (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2062428&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Export Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2132916&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Entry-Level Pricing

**Esri ArcGIS**
 **$$$** per year/per user

**Google Earth Pro**
No pricing available

## Esri ArcGIS vs Google Earth Pro

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

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

Pricing

Entry-Level Pricing

**Esri ArcGIS**

Esri ArcGIS

ArcGIS Online Subscription Plan Information

$$$

per year/per user

- Plans are renewed on a yearly basis.
- Technical Support is included as part of the subscription.
- Service credits are consumed when you use certain services in Esri's cloud, such as geocoding, hosted feature or tile services, or spatial analysis.

[Browse all 2 pricing plans](/products/esri-arcgis/pricing)

**Google Earth Pro**

Google Earth Pro
No pricing available

Free Trial

**Esri ArcGIS**

Esri ArcGIS

Free Trial is available

**Google Earth Pro**

Google Earth Pro
No trial information available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

8.8

447

9.0

320

Ease of Use

7.3

448

8.9

320

Ease of Setup

7.4

137

8.8

56

Ease of Admin

7.6

127

8.8

45

Quality of Support

8.1

414

8.2

234

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

8.3

121

8.7

35

Product Direction (% positive)

8.4

431

8.6

318

Features by Category

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

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

8.8

155

8.4

193

Data Management

Data Capture

9.0(won by 0.2)

125

8.8

154

Data Storage

8.7(won by 0.5)

132

8.2

144

Data Manipulation

9.0(won by 0.9)

133

8.1

145

Data Visualization

9.1(won by 0.2)

139

8.9

165

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Creation

Geocoding

8.7(won by 0.1)

115

8.6

143

Buffer Zone Query

8.9(won by 0.9)

122

8.0

132

Overlaying

9.0(won by 0.6)

136

8.4

156

Publishing

8.8(won by 0.7)

131

8.1

141

Analysis

Spatial Analysis

9.2(won by 0.7)

131

8.5

146

Reporting 

8.5(won by 0.1)

112

8.4

145

Real-Time Streaming 

8.0

74

8.3(won by 0.3)

131

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);)

8.8

64

Not enough data

Cartography

Geographic Maps

9.1(won by default)

58

Not enough data

Vector Mapping 

9.3(won by default)

54

Not enough data

Data Visualization

9.0(won by default)

55

Not enough data

Overlaying

9.3(won by default)

56

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analysis

Predictive Analytics

8.5(won by default)

49

Not enough data

Distance Analysis 

8.8(won by default)

53

Not enough data

Spatial Analysis

9.3(won by default)

54

Not enough data

Data Stream

8.8(won by default)

38

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

8.4(won by default)

50

Not enough data

WYSIWYG Design

8.4(won by default)

35

Not enough data

API Integrations

8.3(won by default)

38

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

## Esri ArcGIS vs Google Earth Pro FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Esri ArcGIS vs Google Earth Pro?

Esri ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro differ most clearly in their market focus, with Esri ArcGIS favored for advanced spatial analysis and enterprise use, while Google Earth Pro is rated higher for ease of use and setup.

| [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) | [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (540 reviews) | 4.6/5 (385 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| 7.4 | 8.8 |
| 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Powerful tools for mapping, spatial analysis, and data management | 3D visualization and intuitive exploration of global imagery |

### How do the pricing models of Esri ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro compare?

Google Earth Pro is considered the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Reviewers frequently cite high licensing costs and additional fees for extensions as a trade-off for its advanced capabilities.
- **Google Earth Pro:** Reviewers consistently highlight that it is free to use and offers professional-grade tools at zero cost, making it highly accessible for individuals and small businesses.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews mention cost as a primary reason for choosing Google Earth Pro over Esri ArcGIS, especially for users with budget constraints.

### What are the best alternatives to Esri ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro?

The top 3 alternatives to Esri ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro are Maptitude, MapInfo Pro, and BatchGeo.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) | 4.5/5 (540 reviews) | Mid-Market | High licensing cost noted in reviews | Powerful mapping and spatial analysis tools |
| [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) | 4.6/5 (385 reviews) | Small-Business | Free to use, highlighted as a major advantage | 3D visualization and intuitive global exploration |
| [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) | 4.7/5 (150 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive mapping and data visualization |
| [MapInfo Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews) | 4.1/5 (120 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Advanced GIS analysis for enterprise needs |
| [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) | 4.7/5 (1047 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Easy batch geocoding and map creation |

### Which GIS features should I prioritize when comparing Esri ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro?

Buyers should prioritize spatial analysis, 3D visualization, data integration, ease of use, and cost when comparing Esri ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro.

- **Spatial Analysis:** Esri ArcGIS is frequently cited for advanced spatial analysis tools (all-time mentions: 2); Google Earth Pro is also recognized for geospatial analysis (all-time mentions: 3).
- **3D Visualization:** Esri ArcGIS (all-time mentions: 2) and Google Earth Pro (all-time mentions: 3) both receive strong reviewer praise for 3D visualization capabilities.
- **Data Integration:** Esri ArcGIS is noted for easy integration (all-time mentions: 1); Google Earth Pro supports importing GIS datasets and KML/KMZ files, highlighted in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Use:** Google Earth Pro scores higher on Ease of Use (8.9 vs. 7.3) and is praised for its intuitive interface; Esri ArcGIS is also cited for user-friendliness (all-time mentions: 2) but with a steeper learning curve.
- **Cost:** Google Earth Pro is free and consistently highlighted as a strong value; Esri ArcGIS is frequently cited for high licensing costs (all-time mentions: 2).

### What are the pros and cons of Esri ArcGIS vs Google Earth Pro?

Esri ArcGIS's headline strength is its advanced spatial analysis and mapping tools, while Google Earth Pro's is its ease of use and accessibility.

- **Esri ArcGIS strengths:** Powerful mapping and spatial analysis tools (all-time mentions: 2), comprehensive data management, high-quality 3D visualization, strong industry adoption, and extensive customization options.
- **Esri ArcGIS trade-offs:** High cost (all-time mentions: 2), steep learning curve (all-time mentions: 2), resource-intensive requirements, and occasional integration issues (all-time mentions: 2).
- **Google Earth Pro strengths:** 3D visualization (all-time mentions: 3), intuitive and easy-to-use interface, free access, robust geospatial analysis (all-time mentions: 3), and strong customization options.
- **Google Earth Pro trade-offs:** Outdated or lower-quality imagery in some areas, occasional slow performance, limited advanced GIS features compared to Esri ArcGIS, and some reviewers note poor customer support (all-time mentions: 1).

### Is Esri ArcGIS or Google Earth Pro better for small businesses?

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

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note high cost and complexity as barriers for small businesses.
- **Google Earth Pro:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its free access, ease of use, and suitability for small teams and individual users.

### Which GIS platform has better integrations?

Esri ArcGIS is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing its ability to connect with third-party tools.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Integration with Revit is mentioned in recent reviews, supporting workflows in architecture and engineering.
- **Google Earth Pro:** Reviewers highlight the ability to import GIS datasets and KML/KMZ files, but no specific third-party tool integrations are cited with mention counts.

### How do Esri ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro compare on customer support?

Google Earth Pro and Esri ArcGIS are rated at parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 8.2 and 8.1 respectively.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Reviewers describe responsive customer support, helpful documentation, and a large user community, though some note challenges with enterprise updates and integration support.
- **Google Earth Pro:** Reviewers mention accessible tutorials, community forums, and guided documentation, but some cite limited direct support and challenges finding answers to niche technical issues.

### Which is easier to implement, Esri ArcGIS or Google Earth Pro?

Google Earth Pro is easier to implement, with a materially higher Ease of Setup score (8.8 vs. 7.4).

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Reviewers note that setup can be complex, especially in enterprise environments, and may require IT support for updates and installations.
- **Google Earth Pro:** Reviewers consistently highlight quick and straightforward setup, with minimal technical barriers for new users.

### Which product has better Spatial Analysis?

Esri ArcGIS is the stronger product for Spatial Analysis, with more advanced tools and higher reviewer-cited mention counts.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Advanced spatial analysis tools are a core strength (all-time mentions: 2); reviewers highlight capabilities like network analysis, terrain modeling, and spatial statistics.
- **Google Earth Pro:** Geospatial analysis is cited as a strength (all-time mentions: 3), with features like historical imagery and measurement tools, but reviewers note limitations for advanced GIS tasks.

Reviews

Reviewers' Company Size

[![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%

[![Google Earth Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1b503776988799afd39b27ecbf029a24/google-earth-pro.png "Google Earth Pro")](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews)

Google Earth Pro

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

42.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

39.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

18.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

30.6%

42.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

38.2%

39.5%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

31.2%

18.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![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%

[![Google Earth Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1b503776988799afd39b27ecbf029a24/google-earth-pro.png "Google Earth Pro")](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews)
Google Earth Pro

Civil Engineering

12.2%

Construction

7.3%

Information Technology and Services

6.0%

Architecture & Planning

5.1%

Environmental Services

4.3%

Other

65.0%

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 ![BatchGeo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/18ade3c7d488f27d74ae457b9bc53ece/batchgeo.svg "BatchGeo")

[
BatchGeo
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