# Google Earth Pro vs QGIS Comparison | | Google Earth Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 384 | 154 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (42.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (44.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Google Earth Pro Pros: - 3D Visualization (3 reviews) - Geospatial Analysis (3 reviews) Cons: - Not User-Friendly (2 reviews) - Poor Usability (2 reviews) ### QGIS Pros: - Customization Options (3 reviews) - Ease of Use (2 reviews) Cons: - Stability Issues (3 reviews) - Feature Limitations (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Google Earth Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (319 reviews) | 8.6 (130 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (319 reviews) | 8.1 (130 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (55 reviews) | 8.8 (33 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (45 reviews) | 8.5 (18 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (233 reviews) | 7.5 (107 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (317 reviews) | 8.9 (124 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Google Earth Pro #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### QGIS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### GIS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Google Earth Pro** | 8.4/10 | 192 | | **QGIS** | 8.7/10 | 64 | #### Data Management | Feature | Google Earth Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---| | **Data Capture** | 8.8 (153 reviews) | 9.1 (54 reviews) | | **Data Storage** | 8.2 (144 reviews) | 8.5 (52 reviews) | | **Data Manipulation** | 8.1 (145 reviews) | 8.8 (56 reviews) | | **Data Visualization** | 8.9 (165 reviews) | 8.8 (56 reviews) | #### Map Creation | Feature | Google Earth Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---| | **Geocoding** | 8.6 (143 reviews) | 8.7 (48 reviews) | | **Buffer Zone Query** | 8.0 (132 reviews) | 8.6 (48 reviews) | | **Overlaying** | 8.4 (156 reviews) | 9.1 (55 reviews) | | **Publishing** | 8.1 (141 reviews) | 8.4 (46 reviews) | #### Analysis | Feature | Google Earth Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---| | **Spatial Analysis** | 8.5 (146 reviews) | 8.9 (55 reviews) | | **Reporting ** | 8.4 (145 reviews) | 8.5 (51 reviews) | | **Real-Time Streaming ** | 8.3 (131 reviews) | 7.8 (34 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Google Earth Pro | QGIS | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 42.3% | 44.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 39.3% | 27.9% | | **Enterprise** | 18.4% | 27.2% | ### By Industry #### Google Earth Pro - **Civil Engineering:** 12.2% - **Construction:** 7.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.7% - **Architecture & Planning:** 5.2% - **Environmental Services:** 4.3% - **Real Estate:** 4.3% - **Government Administration:** 3.3% - **Telecommunications:** 3.3% - **Civic & Social Organization:** 3.0% - **Higher Education:** 2.7% - **Other:** 48.6% #### QGIS - **Civil Engineering:** 11.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.0% - **Government Administration:** 9.6% - **Research:** 9.6% - **Environmental Services:** 8.2% - **Higher Education:** 6.2% - **Computer Software:** 5.5% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 4.1% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7% - **Other:** 26.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Google Earth Pro - [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews) - [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (148 reviews) - [MapInfo Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (120 reviews) - [Global Mapper](https://www.g2.com/products/global-mapper/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (30 reviews) - [ArcGIS Earth](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-earth/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (29 reviews) - [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1047 reviews) - [ArcGIS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (190 reviews) - [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (190 reviews) - [Octave Imagine (ERDAS IMAGINE)](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-imagine-erdas-imagine/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (31 reviews) - [GE Smallworld](https://www.g2.com/products/ge-smallworld/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (17 reviews) ### Alternatives to QGIS - [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1932 reviews) - [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) - [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (190 reviews) - [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (148 reviews) - [Surfer](https://www.g2.com/products/surfer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (126 reviews) - [MapInfo Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (120 reviews) - [Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/google-maps-platform/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (58 reviews) - [Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/products/mapbox/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews) - [Octave Imagine (ERDAS IMAGINE)](https://www.g2.com/products/octave-imagine-erdas-imagine/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (31 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Google Earth Pro - Title: [What software can I use as a complement to Google Earth?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/que-software-puedo-usar-como-complemento-de-google-earth) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." - Title: [What is Google Earth Pro used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-google-earth-pro-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Google Earth Pro is used for exploring and studying the Earth through detailed satellite images, 3D maps, and geographic data. It helps users view cities,..." - Title: [how i can make this app easier to open?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/41189-how-i-can-make-this-app-easier-to-open) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Maybe make sure you do not have many objects in "My Sites", since they will load by default every time you open Google Earth Pro. On the other hand, you..." - Title: [remote sensing in survey](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32797-remote-sensing-in-survey) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You can see the whole world or an interesting destination just by knowing the name,you can be on the site. You can get ready for a walk without going out." - Title: [Placemark icon - exact location, end of pin or crosshairs?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26799-placemark-icon-exact-location-end-of-pin-or-crosshairs) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." ### QGIS - Title: [What is QGIS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-qgis-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "QGIS is used for mapping, geographic data analysis, spatial planning, and visualization. It helps users create and edit maps, analyze locations, manage GIS..." - Title: [Is Qgis as good as ArcGIS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-qgis-as-good-as-arcgis) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Definitely, QGIS is a good software but not as handy as ArcGIS in terms of analysis Tools and Applications." - Title: [What is the most stable version of Qgis?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-most-stable-version-of-qgis) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I have been using Version 3.28 for 2 years now,I have found it to be very stable and able to perform all operations that I need." - Title: [Can QGIS solve the problem of TAB file and Shape file](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-qgis-solve-the-problem-of-tab-file-and-shape-file) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Himanshu, What I generally do for this kind of error is to check with coordinate systems of both TAB & SHP files. When we're using ArcGIS or QGIS, the..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/google-earth-pro-vs-qgis)