# GeoServer vs Global Mapper Comparison | | GeoServer | Global Mapper | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 25 | 30 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (55.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $700.00 With One-Time Purchase | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | GeoServer | Global Mapper | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (26 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 7.8 (25 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 7.1 (11 reviews) | 8.2 (22 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.1 (12 reviews) | 7.4 (27 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### GeoServer #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Global Mapper #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Global Mapper Price: Starting at $700.00 With One-Time Purchase Description: Perpetual license with annual Maintenance and Support Key Features: - Single User Node-Locked license - Single User Floating license - USB Dongle License [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/global-mapper/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### GIS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GeoServer** | 7.8/10 | 17 | | **Global Mapper** | 8.2/10 | 5 | #### Data Management | Feature | GeoServer | Global Mapper | |---|---|---| | **Data Capture** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Data Storage** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Data Manipulation** | 7.4 (11 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | | **Data Visualization** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | #### Map Creation | Feature | GeoServer | Global Mapper | |---|---|---| | **Geocoding** | 7.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Buffer Zone Query** | 7.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Overlaying** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Publishing** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | GeoServer | Global Mapper | |---|---|---| | **Spatial Analysis** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Reporting ** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Real-Time Streaming ** | 6.9 (8 reviews) | Feature Not Available | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis) **Unique to Global Mapper (1):** [Drone Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drone-analytics) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | GeoServer | Global Mapper | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 55.0% | 33.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 40.0% | 40.0% | | **Enterprise** | 5.0% | 26.7% | ### By Industry #### GeoServer - **Environmental Services:** 15.0% - **Research:** 10.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 10.0% - **Computer Software:** 10.0% - **Civil Engineering:** 10.0% - **Utilities:** 5.0% - **Telecommunications:** 5.0% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.0% - **Management Consulting:** 5.0% - **Individual & Family Services:** 5.0% - **Other:** 20.0% #### Global Mapper - **Oil & Energy:** 26.7% - **Civil Engineering:** 23.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.7% - **Environmental Services:** 6.7% - **Wireless:** 3.3% - **Utilities:** 3.3% - **Telecommunications:** 3.3% - **Renewables & Environment:** 3.3% - **Mining & Metals:** 3.3% - **Maritime:** 3.3% - **Other:** 16.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to GeoServer - [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (154 reviews) - [ArcGIS Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-enterprise/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (67 reviews) - [Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/products/mapbox/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews) - [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews) - [OpenStreetMap](https://www.g2.com/products/openstreetmap/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (19 reviews) - [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (190 reviews) - [Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/google-maps-platform/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (58 reviews) - [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (384 reviews) - [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1047 reviews) - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1932 reviews) ### Alternatives to Global Mapper - [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) - [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (154 reviews) - [Surfer](https://www.g2.com/products/surfer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (126 reviews) - [MapInfo Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (120 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) - [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1047 reviews) - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1932 reviews) - [Xactly](https://www.g2.com/products/xactly/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1091 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### GeoServer No discussions available for this product. ### Global Mapper No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/geoserver-vs-global-mapper)