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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$$$ per year/per user
No pricing available
Esri ArcGIS
Star Rating
(534)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$$$ per year/per user
Browse all 2 pricing plansQGIS
Star Rating
(150)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about QGISSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Esri ArcGIS excels in Data Visualization with a score of 9.0, while QGIS follows closely with a score of 8.8. Reviewers mention that ArcGIS offers more advanced visualization tools, making it easier to create compelling maps and presentations.
- Reviewers mention that QGIS shines in Ease of Setup with a score of 8.9 compared to ArcGIS's 7.3. Users on G2 appreciate QGIS's straightforward installation process, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking for quick deployment.
- G2 users highlight that Esri ArcGIS has superior Predictive Analysis capabilities, scoring 8.4, while QGIS does not have a dedicated feature for this, which can be a drawback for users needing advanced analytical tools.
- Users say that QGIS offers better Ease of Use with a score of 8.1, compared to ArcGIS's 7.3. Reviewers mention that QGIS's interface is more intuitive, making it easier for new users to navigate and utilize its features effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Esri ArcGIS provides a more robust Quality of Support with a score of 8.1, while QGIS scores lower at 7.4. Users report that ArcGIS's customer service is more responsive and helpful, which is crucial for organizations that rely heavily on GIS technology.
- Users on G2 report that both products perform well in Data Capture, scoring 9.0 each. However, reviewers mention that ArcGIS offers more comprehensive tools for capturing and managing spatial data, which can be a deciding factor for users with complex data needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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.
QGIS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Esri ArcGIS
Free Trial is available
QGIS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
442
8.5
126
Ease of Use
7.3
443
8.1
126
Ease of Setup
7.4
132
8.7
30
Ease of Admin
7.5
125
8.5
18
Quality of Support
8.1
409
7.4
103
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
119
8.7
20
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
426
8.8
120
Features by Category
Reports
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Self Service
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Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
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Building Reports
Not enough data
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Platform
Not enough data
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Data Management
9.0
122
9.1
53
8.7
129
8.5
52
9.0
130
8.7
53
9.0
134
8.7
53
Map Creation
8.7
112
8.7
47
8.9
119
8.5
47
9.0
132
9.0
53
8.8
129
8.4
45
Analysis
9.2
127
8.9
52
8.5
110
8.4
50
7.9
72
7.8
34
Cartography
9.1
57
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
9.3
55
Not enough data
Analysis
8.4
48
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
Reporting
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Esri ArcGIS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QGIS
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
15.5%
Higher Education
9.6%
Environmental Services
9.6%
Civil Engineering
9.4%
Utilities
6.3%
Other
49.6%
Civil Engineering
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.2%
Research
9.8%
Government Administration
9.8%
Environmental Services
8.4%
Other
49.0%
Discussions
Where can I learn more about the technical details of ArcGIS Pro?
2 Comments
Official Response from Esri ArcGIS
Please visit: http://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/ for more technical information on ArcGIS Pro.Read more
what is price of the software
2 Comments
MG
This depends on the product you would like to purchase. For more information please refer to this product page....Read more
Where can I learn more about options for software developers?
1 Comment
Official Response from Esri ArcGIS
Please visit: https://developers.arcgis.com/ for information about the software development tools that Esri has to offer. Read more
Can QGIS solve the problem of TAB file and Shape file
1 Comment
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
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
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
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