# Global Mapper, Scribble Maps vs MapInfo Pro Comparison

| | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 30 | 199 | 120 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (69.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (49.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $700.00 With One-Time Purchase | $0.00 | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Global Mapper

**Not enough data**

### Scribble Maps

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Mapping Features (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (2 reviews)
- Mapping Issues (2 reviews)

### MapInfo Pro

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (26 reviews) | 9.0 (154 reviews) | 8.3 (97 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (25 reviews) | 9.0 (154 reviews) | 7.9 (97 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (54 reviews) | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.9 (40 reviews) | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (127 reviews) | 8.4 (85 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.2 (36 reviews) | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.4 (27 reviews) | 9.3 (151 reviews) | 6.6 (96 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### Scribble Maps

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: $0.00

Description: Get Started

Key Features:
- Share 5 Maps
- Drawing and Basic Tools
- Print Image Resolution 450px x 450px

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/scribble-maps/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### MapInfo Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Global Mapper** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scribble Maps** | N/A | N/A |
| **MapInfo Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reports

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automodeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Global Mapper** | 8.2/10 | 5 |
| **Scribble Maps** | 9.1/10 | 56 |
| **MapInfo Pro** | 8.3/10 | 83 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (39 reviews) | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 
| **Data Storage** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 9.5 (40 reviews) | 8.1 (60 reviews) | 
| **Data Manipulation** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (37 reviews) | 8.4 (70 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.5 (43 reviews) | 8.3 (70 reviews) | 

#### Map Creation

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Geocoding** | Not enough data | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 8.6 (54 reviews) | 
| **Buffer Zone Query** | Not enough data | 8.8 (32 reviews) | 8.6 (62 reviews) | 
| **Overlaying** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (43 reviews) | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 
| **Publishing** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (38 reviews) | 8.1 (61 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (34 reviews) | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 
| **Reporting ** | Not enough data | 9.1 (32 reviews) | 7.9 (55 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (28 reviews) | 7.9 (30 reviews) | 

### Location Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Global Mapper** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scribble Maps** | 8.9/10 | 77 |
| **MapInfo Pro** | 8.6/10 | 38 |

#### Cartography

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Map Design** | Not enough data | 9.3 (61 reviews) | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 
| **Vector Mapping ** | Not enough data | 9.2 (43 reviews) | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | 9.2 (52 reviews) | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **Overlaying** | Not enough data | 9.1 (54 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.6 (40 reviews) | 8.8 (18 reviews) | 
| **Distance Analysis ** | Not enough data | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 
| **Spatial Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.8 (47 reviews) | 9.0 (25 reviews) | 
| **Data Stream** | Not enough data | 8.7 (42 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 
| **WYSIWYG Design** | Not enough data | 8.6 (40 reviews) | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **API Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 7.8 (15 reviews) | 

### Route Planning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Global Mapper** | N/A | N/A |
| **Scribble Maps** | 8.6/10 | 65 |
| **MapInfo Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Routing

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Master Routing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Default Routes** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Route Assignment** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Scheduling

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Master Schedule** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Constraints** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Adjustments** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **ETA** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Optimization

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Priorities** | Not enough data | 8.5 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real Time** | Not enough data | 8.7 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic Routing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Costs** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Productivity** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

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## 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)

**Unique to Scribble Maps (2):** [Location Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/location-intelligence), [Route Planning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/route-planning-software)

**Unique to MapInfo Pro (1):** [Location Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/location-intelligence)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Global Mapper | Scribble Maps | MapInfo Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 69.6% | 21.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 40.0% | 24.7% | 29.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 26.7% | 5.7% | 49.1% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### Scribble Maps

- **Construction:** 6.7%
- **Real Estate:** 6.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.2%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 4.7%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 4.1%
- **Computer Software:** 3.6%
- **Education Management:** 3.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.1%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.1%
- **Food & Beverages:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 56.5%

#### MapInfo Pro

- **Civil Engineering:** 21.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 17.9%
- **Environmental Services:** 11.3%
- **Utilities:** 6.6%
- **Government Administration:** 4.7%
- **Mining & Metals:** 3.8%
- **Computer Software:** 2.8%
- **Research:** 2.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 23.6%

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## Alternatives

### 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 (383 reviews)
- [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (153 reviews)
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- [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)
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### Alternatives to Scribble Maps

- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
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- [SalesRabbit](https://www.g2.com/products/salesrabbit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
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- [Qlik Sense](https://www.g2.com/products/qlik-sense/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (928 reviews)
- [Badger Maps](https://www.g2.com/products/badger-maps/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (324 reviews)
- [Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/products/geopointe/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [Alteryx](https://www.g2.com/products/alteryx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (809 reviews)
- [Verizon Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/verizon-connect/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (957 reviews)
- [Tableau](https://www.g2.com/products/tableau/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (3650 reviews)

### Alternatives to MapInfo Pro

- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (148 reviews)
- [Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/google-maps-platform/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (58 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Google Earth Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-pro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (383 reviews)
- [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (153 reviews)
- [ArcGIS for Power BI](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-for-power-bi/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1047 reviews)
- [Alteryx](https://www.g2.com/products/alteryx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (809 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Global Mapper

No discussions available for this product.

### Scribble Maps

- Title: [What is Scribble Maps used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-scribble-maps-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Mapping fields for tree crops planning row direction, calculating area and determine the number of trees to order."
- Title: [What is the best way to download a vector style image from this tool? Is that possible?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/52221-what-is-the-best-way-to-download-a-vector-style-image-from-this-tool-is-that-possible) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "You can export the annotated data as a DXF/GeoJSON/KML which is vector. Unfortunately, you can't export the underlying data as well at the current time."
- Title: [How can I draw a border of an existing line with a different colour?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34622-how-can-i-draw-a-border-of-an-existing-line-with-a-different-colour) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "You could either draw another line beside it, or if you need more accuracy, use the polygon tool and draw a thin rectangles beside each other."
- Title: [What is the best way to export the file into 3d architecture softwares](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33962-what-is-the-best-way-to-export-the-file-into-3d-architecture-softwares) — 1 comment, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hello, the easiest way to get Scribble Maps data into something like sketchup would be KML. Menu > save KML...."

### MapInfo Pro

- Title: [What is the best way to integrate it with GeoServer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16048-what-is-the-best-way-to-integrate-it-with-geoserver) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can use EasyLoader to load TAB files into the DB and then create new TAB files that read from the DB and from then on you'd be making any changes..."
- Title: [Is web based sharing of GIS data like QGIS Cloud part of Mapifo's roadmap, if so is there a timing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16030-is-web-based-sharing-of-gis-data-like-qgis-cloud-part-of-mapifo-s-roadmap-if-so-is-there-a-timing) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Check out Spectrum Spatial Analyst, it is a web based solution also from PitneyBowes and allows you to upload layers and workspaces directly from MIPro."
- Title: [Where can I discuss MapInfo Pro with experts and users?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/8103-where-can-i-discuss-mapinfo-pro-with-experts-and-users) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Li360 Community, an online community for clients, product engineers, partners and the “GIS curious” to explore Location Intelligence capabilities,..."
- Title: [What does MapInfo Pro do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-mapinfo-pro-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "MapInfo Pro is a powerful Geographic Information System (GIS) software that provides a wide range of tools and capabilities for working with geospatial data."
- Title: [MapInfo Pro v2021?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/mapinfo-pro-v2021) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can find an overview of the enhancements and new features in MapInfo Pro v2021..."

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