# GeoServer vs Octave GeoMedia Comparison | | GeoServer | Octave GeoMedia | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 25 | 26 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (55.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | GeoServer | Octave GeoMedia | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 7.5 (21 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 7.7 (21 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 7.9 (7 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 7.4 (7 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.1 (11 reviews) | 7.0 (18 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.1 (12 reviews) | 6.7 (21 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### GeoServer #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Octave GeoMedia #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### GIS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GeoServer** | 7.8/10 | 17 | | **Octave GeoMedia** | 8.0/10 | 20 | #### Data Management | Feature | GeoServer | Octave GeoMedia | |---|---|---| | **Data Capture** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 8.1 (16 reviews) | | **Data Storage** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | | **Data Manipulation** | 7.4 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | | **Data Visualization** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (16 reviews) | #### Map Creation | Feature | GeoServer | Octave GeoMedia | |---|---|---| | **Geocoding** | 7.4 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | | **Buffer Zone Query** | 7.3 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (15 reviews) | | **Overlaying** | 8.2 (12 reviews) | 8.2 (15 reviews) | | **Publishing** | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 7.1 (13 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | GeoServer | Octave GeoMedia | |---|---|---| | **Spatial Analysis** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (16 reviews) | | **Reporting ** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 7.7 (15 reviews) | | **Real-Time Streaming ** | 6.9 (8 reviews) | 6.8 (12 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | GeoServer | Octave GeoMedia | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 55.0% | 54.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 40.0% | 31.8% | | **Enterprise** | 5.0% | 13.6% | ### 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% #### Octave GeoMedia - **Utilities:** 13.6% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 9.1% - **Oil & Energy:** 9.1% - **Computer Software:** 9.1% - **Architecture & Planning:** 9.1% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.5% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.5% - **Information Services:** 4.5% - **Government Administration:** 4.5% - **Other:** 27.3% --- ## 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) - 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[ArcGIS Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-enterprise/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (67 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 (1934 reviews) - [Xactly](https://www.g2.com/products/xactly/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1091 reviews) - [Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/products/badger-maps/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (326 reviews) - [Smarty](https://www.g2.com/products/smarty-smarty/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### GeoServer No discussions available for this product. ### Octave GeoMedia - Title: [IS Geomedia is Avaialble for Utility Planning??.E.g TELECOM sector](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24054-is-geomedia-is-avaialble-for-utility-planning-e-g-telecom-sector) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I think you should also investigate about g/technology. It is "Advanced Utility GIS" of Hexagon and brother of Geomedia..." - Title: [How do you import CAD-files in the best way?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-import-cad-files-in-the-best-way) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "If you are importing cad files for viewing, new connection tool is enough. If you are importing cad files for data conversion and data mining; then you..." - Title: [Can I use Geomedia to transform my Raster data to GeoTIFF format so I can publish my maps online?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-geomedia-to-transform-my-raster-data-to-geotiff-format-so-i-can-publish-my-maps-online) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You can create, reproject, register and export GeoTIFF using GeoMedia bu you'll need additional software like WebMap Publisher for publishing WMS. " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/geoserver-vs-octave-geomedia)