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

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Reviews

**Esri ArcGIS** [

4.5/5(540)

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

**QGIS** [

4.5/5(154)

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

Pricing

**Esri ArcGIS**
Free Trial

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

**QGIS**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Esri ArcGIS**
4 months

Based on 5 responses

**QGIS**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Esri ArcGIS**
14 months

Based on 6 responses

**QGIS**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Esri ArcGIS**
$$$$$

**QGIS**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Esri ArcGIS**
14%

**QGIS**
Not enough reviews yet

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)

**QGIS**
[
Customization Options (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2241286&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2241234&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Stability Issues (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2163982&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Feature Limitations (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2163895&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Esri ArcGIS**
[

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FME Platform

](https://www.g2.com/products/fme-platform/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_242ea9ef146ec0359ea99dbaedc5e26a/revit.png "Product Avatar Image")

Revit

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

**QGIS**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_269a752fb4baefda8b9e83f98c7646dc/autocad.png "Product Avatar Image")

AutoCAD

](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_251be2af3ae607c45c14e816eaa1cf41/postgresql.png "Product Avatar Image")

PostgreSQL

](https://www.g2.com/products/postgresql/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_242ea9ef146ec0359ea99dbaedc5e26a/revit.png "Product Avatar Image")

Revit

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

Screenshots

**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)

**QGIS**
 ![QGIS 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/33980/QGIS_screenshot1.PNG)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Esri ArcGIS**

8.8

8.8447

**QGIS**

8.6

8.6130

Ease of Use

**Esri ArcGIS**

7.3

7.3448

**QGIS**

8.1

8.1130

Ease of Setup

**Esri ArcGIS**

7.4

7.4137

**QGIS**

8.8

8.833

Ease of Admin

**Esri ArcGIS**

7.6

7.6127

**QGIS**

8.5

8.518

Quality of Support

**Esri ArcGIS**

8.1

8.1414

**QGIS**

7.5

7.5107

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Esri ArcGIS**

8.3

8.3121

**QGIS**

8.7

8.720

Product Direction (% positive)

**Esri ArcGIS**

8.4

8.4431

**QGIS**

8.9

8.9124

Features

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

8.8

155

8.7

64

Data Management

Data Capture

9.0

125

9.1(won by 0.1)

54

Data Storage

8.7(won by 0.2)

132

8.5

52

Data Manipulation

9.0(won by 0.2)

133

8.8

56

Data Visualization

9.1(won by 0.3)

139

8.8

56

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Creation

Geocoding

8.7(tied score)

115

8.7(tied score)

48

Buffer Zone Query

8.9(won by 0.3)

122

8.6

48

Overlaying

9.0

136

9.1(won by 0.1)

55

Publishing

8.8(won by 0.4)

131

8.4

46

Analysis

Spatial Analysis

9.2(won by 0.3)

131

8.9

55

Reporting 

8.5(tied score)

112

8.5(tied score)

51

Real-Time Streaming 

8.0(won by 0.2)

74

7.8

34

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

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

[![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%

[![QGIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e3c229ccb96c84f6564f5681ddbe1a33/qgis.png "QGIS")](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews)

QGIS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

44.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

27.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

27.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

30.6%

44.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

38.2%

27.9%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

31.2%

27.2%

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%

[![QGIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e3c229ccb96c84f6564f5681ddbe1a33/qgis.png "QGIS")](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews)
QGIS

Civil Engineering

11.6%

Information Technology and Services

11.0%

Government Administration

9.6%

Research

9.6%

Environmental Services

8.2%

Other

50.0%

FAQs

## Esri ArcGIS vs QGIS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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

Esri ArcGIS and QGIS are both highly rated GIS platforms, but Esri ArcGIS is most widely adopted in the mid-market segment and is recognized for its powerful spatial analysis and mapping tools, while QGIS is favored for its open-source flexibility and ease of setup.

| [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) | [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (540 reviews) | 4.5/5 (154 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| 7.4 | 8.8 |
| 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Powerful spatial analysis and mapping tools | Open-source flexibility and ease of setup |

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

QGIS is considered the stronger value by reviewers, reflected in its higher satisfaction with price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** In recent reviews, many cite high licensing costs and additional fees for extensions as a drawback, especially for small businesses.
- **QGIS:** Reviewers consistently highlight that QGIS is free and open-source, eliminating licensing costs and making it accessible for all users.
- **Switching Reason:** Several reviewers mention switching to QGIS from Esri ArcGIS due to the absence of licensing fees and the flexibility of open-source plugins.

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

The top 3 alternatives to Esri ArcGIS and QGIS are AutoCAD, Maptitude, and MapInfo Pro.

| 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) | Mid-Market | High licensing costs, especially for small businesses | Powerful spatial analysis and mapping tools |
| [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) | 4.5/5 (154) | Small-Business | Free and open-source, no licensing fees | Open-source flexibility and ease of setup |
| [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) | 4.4/5 (1940) | Small-Business | — | Industry-standard CAD and drafting capabilities |
| [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) | 4.7/5 (150) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive mapping and spatial analysis features |
| [MapInfo Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews) | 4.1/5 (120) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade GIS and mapping tools |

### Which GIS features should I prioritize when comparing Esri ArcGIS and QGIS?

Buyers should prioritize spatial analysis, ease of setup, integrations, customization options, and cost when comparing Esri ArcGIS and QGIS.

- **Spatial Analysis:** Esri ArcGIS (all-time mentions: 2), QGIS (all-time mentions: 1); both platforms are frequently cited for strong spatial analysis capabilities.
- **Ease of Setup:** Esri ArcGIS (7.4), QGIS (8.8); QGIS is rated higher for ease of setup.
- **Integrations:** Esri ArcGIS integrates with Revit (1 all-time mention); QGIS integrates with Python (12 all-time mentions) and PostgreSQL (1 all-time mention).
- **Customization Options:** QGIS (3 all-time mentions) is frequently cited for its customization and plugin ecosystem.
- **Cost:** QGIS is consistently highlighted as free and open-source, while Esri ArcGIS is noted for high licensing costs (2 all-time mentions).

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

Esri ArcGIS is recognized for its powerful spatial analysis and mapping tools, while QGIS stands out for its open-source flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

- **Esri ArcGIS strengths:** Powerful spatial analysis (2 all-time mentions), 3D visualization (2), ease of use (3), comprehensive data support, strong industry adoption, and robust integration capabilities.
- **Esri ArcGIS trade-offs:** High cost (2 all-time mentions), steep learning curve (2), resource-intensive requirements, and occasional integration issues (2).
- **QGIS strengths:** Free and open-source (2 all-time mentions), extensive customization options (3), ease of use (2), strong plugin ecosystem, and cross-platform compatibility.
- **QGIS trade-offs:** Stability issues (3 all-time mentions), feature limitations compared to proprietary tools (2), slower performance with large datasets, and a learning curve for advanced features (2).

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

QGIS is the better fit for small businesses, as it is most widely adopted in the small-business segment and praised for its cost-effectiveness.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Largest segment is mid-market; reviewers in small businesses often cite high licensing costs as a barrier.
- **QGIS:** Largest segment is small-business; reviewers highlight the absence of licensing fees and the flexibility of open-source plugins as key advantages for small organizations.

### Which GIS platform has better integrations?

QGIS is favored by reviewers for integrations, especially due to its extensive plugin and scripting support.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Integrates with Revit (1 all-time mention) and is noted for easy integration with other software in recent reviews.
- **QGIS:** Integrates with Python (12 all-time mentions) and PostgreSQL (1 all-time mention), with reviewers frequently citing the flexibility and extensibility of its plugin ecosystem.

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

Esri ArcGIS and QGIS are rated within 0.6 points on Quality of Support, with Esri ArcGIS at 8.1 and QGIS at 7.5, indicating near-parity with a slight edge to Esri ArcGIS.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Reviewers frequently mention responsive customer support, helpful documentation, and a large user community.
- **QGIS:** Reviewers highlight strong community support, forums, and online resources, but note that support may be slower for complex issues compared to paid platforms.

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

QGIS is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a score of 8.8 compared to Esri ArcGIS at 7.4, indicating QGIS is easier to implement.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Reviewers describe a straightforward setup process but note that installation and updates can be cumbersome in enterprise environments and may require powerful hardware.
- **QGIS:** Reviewers consistently praise the smooth setup process, absence of licensing requirements, and ease of installation across operating systems.

### Which product has better Spatial Analysis?

Both Esri ArcGIS and QGIS are highly rated for spatial analysis, with reviewers citing strong capabilities in this area for each platform.

- **Esri ArcGIS:** Spatial analysis is a top-cited strength (2 all-time mentions), with reviewers highlighting advanced geoprocessing tools and robust analytical features.
- **QGIS:** Spatial analysis is frequently mentioned as a core capability (1 all-time mention), with reviewers noting powerful geoprocessing, thematic mapping, and modeling tools, especially through plugins and Python scripting.

Alternatives

**Esri ArcGIS Alternatives**

 ![Maptitude](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1530631589/maptitude.svg "Maptitude")

[
Maptitude
](/products/maptitude/reviews)

 ![MapInfo Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8c279bac466618e81ea062684c2ee69a/mapinfo-pro.jpg "MapInfo Pro")

[
MapInfo Pro
](/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews)

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

[
CARTO
](/products/carto/reviews)

 ![Google Maps Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_2cbe8c25d49763e01a3f3db6bf003e92/google-maps-platform.png "Google Maps Platform")

[
Google Maps Platform
](/products/google-maps-platform/reviews)

**QGIS Alternatives**

 ![AutoCAD](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1531166548/autocad.svg "AutoCAD")

[
AutoCAD
](/products/autocad/reviews)

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

[
Google Earth Pro
](/products/google-earth-pro/reviews)

 ![ArcGIS Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d58a6d97495b7a506d6d8307a19bc6d5/arcgis-pro.svg "ArcGIS Pro")

[
ArcGIS Pro
](/products/arcgis-pro/reviews)

 ![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)

## Esri ArcGIS vs QGIS

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

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