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Compare Google Earth Pro and MapInfo Pro 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (49.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Google Earth Pro
Star Rating
(379)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Earth ProMapInfo Pro
Star Rating
(120)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MapInfo ProGoogle Earth Pro vs MapInfo Pro
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Google Earth Pro easier to use and do business with overall. However, reviewers felt that MapInfo Pro is easier to set up. Both products were equally easy to administer.
- Reviewers felt that Google Earth Pro meets the needs of their business better than MapInfo Pro.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that MapInfo Pro is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Google Earth Pro over MapInfo Pro.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Earth Pro
No pricing availableMapInfo Pro
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Earth Pro
No trial information availableMapInfo Pro
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
315
8.3
97
Ease of Use
8.9
315
7.9
97
Ease of Setup
8.7
51
8.8
31
Ease of Admin
8.8
45
8.8
28
Quality of Support
8.2
229
8.4
85
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
35
8.5
27
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
313
6.6
96
Features by Category
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
Data Management
8.8
150
8.7
61
8.2
141
8.1
60
8.1
144
8.4
70
8.9
162
8.3
70
Map Creation
8.6
142
8.6
54
8.0
131
8.6
62
8.3
154
8.8
64
8.0
139
8.1
61
Analysis
8.4
145
8.2
65
8.4
142
7.9
55
8.2
130
7.9
30
Cartography
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.9
28
Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
9.0
25
Not enough data
9.0
15
Reporting
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
7.8
15
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Earth Pro and MapInfo Pro are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
Google Earth Pro has no unique categories
MapInfo Pro is categorized as Location Intelligence
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Earth Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
MapInfo 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
Civil Engineering
12.4%
Construction
7.4%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Architecture & Planning
5.2%
Environmental Services
4.4%
Other
65.1%
Civil Engineering
21.7%
Telecommunications
17.9%
Environmental Services
11.3%
Utilities
6.6%
Government Administration
4.7%
Other
37.7%
Discussions
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
Where can I discuss MapInfo Pro with experts and users?
2 Comments
TG
Li360 Community, an online community for clients, product engineers, partners and the “GIS curious” to explore Location Intelligence capabilities,...Read more
Is web based sharing of GIS data like QGIS Cloud part of Mapifo's roadmap, if so is there a timing?
2 Comments
KI
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.Read more
What is the best way to integrate it with GeoServer?
2 Comments
PH
GeoServer also allows you to publish data through OGC compliant web services which can be used from within MapInfo ProRead more
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