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At a Glance
Google Earth Engine
Google Earth Engine
Star Rating
(60)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Earth Engine
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
Star Rating
(51)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Maps Platform
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that the "Map Design" feature in Google Maps Platform is exceptional, with a perfect score of 10.0, allowing for highly customizable and visually appealing maps, while Google Earth Engine's "Map Design" scored lower at 8.9, indicating less flexibility in design options.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Maps Platform excels in "Geocoding" with a score of 9.6, making it easier to convert addresses into geographic coordinates, whereas Google Earth Engine's geocoding capabilities are not highlighted as a strong feature, suggesting a potential gap for users needing precise location data.
  • G2 users highlight the superior "Reports Interface" in Google Maps Platform, which scored a perfect 10.0, making it user-friendly for generating reports, while Google Earth Engine's interface scored 8.2, indicating a less intuitive experience for report generation.
  • Users on G2 appreciate the "Data Visualization" capabilities of Google Maps Platform, which received a score of 10.0, allowing for rich and interactive visual representations of data, compared to Google Earth Engine's score of 9.0, which, while still strong, may not offer the same level of interactivity.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Earth Engine shines in "Predictive Analysis" with a score of 8.9, making it a better choice for users focused on advanced analytics, while Google Maps Platform scored lower at 8.3, indicating it may not be as robust for predictive modeling tasks.
  • Users report that Google Maps Platform's "Integration APIs" scored 9.3, making it easier to connect with other applications, while Google Earth Engine's APIs scored lower at 8.5, suggesting that integration may be more challenging for users looking to combine functionalities with other software.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Earth Engine
No pricing available
Google Maps Platform
No pricing available
Free Trial
Google Earth Engine
No trial information available
Google Maps Platform
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
55
9.5
44
Ease of Use
9.0
56
9.3
49
Ease of Setup
8.8
8
9.0
40
Ease of Admin
9.0
8
8.3
13
Quality of Support
9.0
51
8.9
40
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
7
8.2
11
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
56
8.7
45
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Self Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.1
20
Data Management
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.3
16
Map Creation
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.0
16
Analysis
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.4
16
8.7
48
9.4
16
Cartography
8.9
44
10.0
15
8.8
44
9.9
15
9.0
44
9.7
15
8.7
44
9.3
15
Analysis
8.9
47
9.3
14
8.7
47
9.3
15
8.7
47
9.3
14
8.8
46
9.3
14
Reporting
8.7
46
9.2
13
8.3
45
9.6
13
8.5
45
8.9
14
Not enough data
10.0
5
Functionality
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Management
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.5
20
Location Intelligence
Not enough data
9.6
17
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.6
18
Not enough data
9.6
16
Transportation
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.7
17
Not enough data
9.6
18
Not enough data
9.5
18
Not enough data
9.3
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Earth Engine
Google Earth Engine
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
Google Earth Engine and Google Maps Platform are categorized as Location Intelligence
Unique Categories
Google Earth Engine
Google Earth Engine has no unique categories
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform is categorized as Location Platform, Geofencing, and GIS
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Earth Engine
Google Earth Engine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
64.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.1%
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Earth Engine
Google Earth Engine
Computer Software
16.9%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Research
6.8%
Education Management
5.1%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.4%
Other
59.3%
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Computer Software
8.0%
Marketing and Advertising
6.0%
Higher Education
6.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.0%
Other
56.0%
Alternatives
Google Earth Engine
Google Earth Engine Alternatives
ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Pro
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Esri ArcGIS
Esri ArcGIS
Add Esri ArcGIS
Tableau
Tableau
Add Tableau
Alteryx
Alteryx
Add Alteryx
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform Alternatives
Esri ArcGIS
Esri ArcGIS
Add Esri ArcGIS
MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro
Add MapInfo Pro
Radar
Radar
Add Radar
BatchGeo
BatchGeo
Add BatchGeo
Discussions
Google Earth Engine
Google Earth Engine Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Google Earth Engine has no discussions with answers
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform Discussions
What is the best way to use
4 Comments
Abdu Y.
AY
It's best to use when driving it will guide where ever you want to go with an amazing direction arrows. Read more
How secure is the information that am providing?
2 Comments
James P.
JP
Hello, regarding your question, it is a very secure application as it has all the security that Google provides for its accounts. However, a person who knows...Read more
What is Google Places used for?
2 Comments
Christopher B.
CB
It's used for businesses and organizations to list themselves on the Web.Read more