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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $700.00 With One-Time Purchase
No pricing available
Global Mapper
Star Rating
(30)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $700.00 With One-Time Purchase
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Star Rating
(378)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Earth ProSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Google Earth Pro excels in data visualization, with a score of 9.0, allowing for stunning 3D representations of geographic data, while Global Mapper, with a score of 8.7, offers solid visualization but lacks some of the immersive features that Google Earth Pro provides.
- Reviewers mention that Google Earth Pro is easier to use, scoring 8.9 in ease of use, which is beneficial for small businesses looking for quick adoption, whereas Global Mapper's score of 7.8 indicates a steeper learning curve, particularly for new users.
- G2 users highlight that Google Earth Pro's data capture capabilities are robust, scoring 8.8, making it ideal for users needing to gather and analyze geographic data efficiently, while Global Mapper, with a score of 8.7, offers similar features but may not be as intuitive for beginners.
- Users on G2 report that Google Earth Pro shines in map creation, particularly in geocoding with a score of 8.6, which is crucial for users needing accurate location data, while Global Mapper lacks in this area, not providing the same level of geocoding functionality.
- Reviewers say that both products have comparable quality of support, each scoring 8.2, but users mention that Google Earth Pro's community and resources are more extensive, providing better assistance for troubleshooting and learning.
- Users report that Google Earth Pro's product direction is viewed positively at 8.6, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement, while Global Mapper's score of 7.4 suggests that users may have concerns about its future development and feature enhancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Global Mapper
Global Mapper
Starting at $700.00
With One-Time Purchase
Perpetual license with annual Maintenance and Support
- Single User Node-Locked license
- Single User Floating license
- USB Dongle License
Google Earth Pro
No pricing availableFree Trial
Global Mapper
Free Trial is available
Google Earth Pro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
26
9.0
314
Ease of Use
7.8
25
8.9
314
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.7
51
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.9
44
Quality of Support
8.2
22
8.2
228
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.7
34
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
27
8.6
312
Features by Category
Data Management
8.7
5
8.8
150
8.3
5
8.2
141
7.7
5
8.1
144
8.7
5
8.9
161
Map Creation
Not enough data
8.6
142
Not enough data
8.0
131
8.0
5
8.3
154
7.7
5
8.0
139
Analysis
8.0
5
8.4
144
Not enough data
8.4
142
Feature Not Available
8.2
130
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Global Mapper and Google Earth Pro are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
Global Mapper is categorized as Drone Analytics
Google Earth Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Global Mapper
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Earth Pro
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
Oil & Energy
26.7%
Civil Engineering
23.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Environmental Services
6.7%
Wireless
3.3%
Other
33.3%
Civil Engineering
12.4%
Construction
7.4%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Architecture & Planning
5.2%
Environmental Services
4.4%
Other
65.0%
Discussions
Global Mapper has no discussions with answers
What software can I use as a complement to Google Earth?
2 Comments
TD
It really depends on what you want to do with Google Earth in relation to other software. I have found that Google Earth does not always work well on cell...Read more
Placemark icon - exact location, end of pin or crosshairs?
1 Comment
EB
I wish I had an answer for you! I'm searching for the same information. It's super pedantic, but c'mon, this seems like a huge oversight when it comes to...Read more
How can i download the satellite data ?
1 Comment
JN
If it is possible to download high resolution georeferenced images of Google Earth maps, Google Maps, Bing Maps, DigitalGlobe, Yandex, Yahoo! Maps,...Read more
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