# MapInfo Pro, Google Earth Pro, ArcGIS Pro vs Google Maps Platform Comparison

| | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 120 | 382 | 190 | 58 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (49.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (42.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (38.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (57.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### MapInfo Pro

**Not enough data**

### Google Earth Pro

Pros:
- 3D Visualization (3 reviews)
- Geospatial Analysis (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Not User-Friendly (2 reviews)
- Poor Usability (2 reviews)

### ArcGIS Pro

Pros:
- User-Friendly (3 reviews)
- 3D Visualization (2 reviews)

Cons:
- High Cost (2 reviews)
- Connectivity Issues (1 reviews)

### Google Maps Platform

Pros:
- Ease of Use (15 reviews)
- Location Services (15 reviews)

Cons:
- Mapping Issues (5 reviews)
- Inaccurate Geolocation (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (97 reviews) | 9.0 (317 reviews) | 8.4 (140 reviews) | 9.6 (50 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (97 reviews) | 8.9 (317 reviews) | 7.6 (139 reviews) | 9.3 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (31 reviews) | 8.7 (53 reviews) | 8.0 (57 reviews) | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (28 reviews) | 8.8 (45 reviews) | 8.0 (48 reviews) | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (85 reviews) | 8.2 (231 reviews) | 8.1 (125 reviews) | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 8.7 (35 reviews) | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.6 (96 reviews) | 8.6 (315 reviews) | 9.4 (128 reviews) | 8.8 (49 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### MapInfo Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Google Earth Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### ArcGIS Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Google Maps Platform

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **MapInfo Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Earth Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **ArcGIS Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Maps Platform** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reports

| Feature | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automodeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

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

### GIS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **MapInfo Pro** | 8.3/10 | 83 |
| **Google Earth Pro** | 8.4/10 | 190 |
| **ArcGIS Pro** | 8.4/10 | 75 |
| **Google Maps Platform** | 9.1/10 | 24 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Capture** | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 8.8 (152 reviews) | 8.5 (57 reviews) | 9.1 (17 reviews) | 
| **Data Storage** | 8.1 (60 reviews) | 8.2 (143 reviews) | 8.3 (59 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Data Manipulation** | 8.4 (70 reviews) | 8.1 (144 reviews) | 8.1 (67 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | 8.3 (70 reviews) | 8.9 (163 reviews) | 9.1 (68 reviews) | 9.3 (19 reviews) | 

#### Map Creation

| Feature | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Geocoding** | 8.6 (54 reviews) | 8.6 (143 reviews) | 8.2 (52 reviews) | 9.4 (19 reviews) | 
| **Buffer Zone Query** | 8.6 (62 reviews) | 8.0 (132 reviews) | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Overlaying** | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 8.3 (155 reviews) | 8.7 (60 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 
| **Publishing** | 8.1 (61 reviews) | 8.1 (140 reviews) | 8.8 (59 reviews) | 9.0 (16 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Spatial Analysis** | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 8.4 (145 reviews) | 9.0 (63 reviews) | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 
| **Reporting ** | 7.9 (55 reviews) | 8.4 (143 reviews) | 7.9 (47 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Streaming ** | 7.9 (30 reviews) | 8.2 (130 reviews) | 7.3 (30 reviews) | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 

### Location Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **MapInfo Pro** | 8.6/10 | 38 |
| **Google Earth Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **ArcGIS Pro** | 8.4/10 | 21 |
| **Google Maps Platform** | 9.4/10 | 18 |

#### Cartography

| Feature | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Map Design** | 8.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 10.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Vector Mapping ** | 8.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (17 reviews) | 9.9 (16 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 9.7 (16 reviews) | 
| **Overlaying** | 8.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (17 reviews) | 9.4 (16 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analysis** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Distance Analysis ** | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 9.4 (17 reviews) | 
| **Spatial Analysis** | 9.0 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Data Stream** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | 8.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **WYSIWYG Design** | 7.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (11 reviews) | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **API Integrations** | 7.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 

### Geofencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **MapInfo Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Earth Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **ArcGIS Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Maps Platform** | 10.0/10 | 5 |

#### Functionality 

| Feature | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Location Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Location Triggers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Location Determination** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Fence Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **International Usability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Location Platform

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **MapInfo Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Earth Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **ArcGIS Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Maps Platform** | 9.5/10 | 24 |

#### Location Intelligence

| Feature | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Store Locators** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (20 reviews) | 
| **Location Fraud Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Location Verification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **In-App Location Based Experiences** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Location-Based Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (17 reviews) | 

#### Transportation

| Feature | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Curbside Operations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 
| **Fleet Tracking & Logistics Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (19 reviews) | 
| **Delivery Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Order-Ahead & Pickup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (19 reviews) | 
| **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [GIS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/gis)

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


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

**Unique to Google Maps Platform (3):** [Location Platform Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/location-platform), [Geofencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/geofencing), [Location Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/location-intelligence)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | MapInfo Pro | Google Earth Pro | ArcGIS Pro | Google Maps Platform | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 21.7% | 42.0% | 25.1% | 57.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.2% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 28.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 49.1% | 18.5% | 36.8% | 14.3% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### Google Earth Pro

- **Civil Engineering:** 12.3%
- **Construction:** 7.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.5%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 5.2%
- **Environmental Services:** 4.4%
- **Real Estate:** 4.1%
- **Government Administration:** 3.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.3%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 3.0%
- **Higher Education:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 48.9%

#### ArcGIS Pro

- **Government Administration:** 24.6%
- **Environmental Services:** 11.1%
- **Utilities:** 7.0%
- **Higher Education:** 7.0%
- **Civil Engineering:** 4.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.1%
- **Research:** 3.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.9%
- **Government Relations:** 2.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 30.4%

#### Google Maps Platform

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.9%
- **Higher Education:** 7.1%
- **Computer Software:** 7.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 3.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.6%
- **Real Estate:** 3.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 3.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 39.3%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to MapInfo 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)
- [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (152 reviews)
- [Global Mapper](https://www.g2.com/products/global-mapper/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (30 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 (679 reviews)
- [Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/products/geopointe/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/products/mapbox/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews)

### Alternatives to Google Earth Pro

- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (152 reviews)
- [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (148 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 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 (32 reviews)
- [GE Smallworld](https://www.g2.com/products/ge-smallworld/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Surfer](https://www.g2.com/products/surfer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (126 reviews)

### Alternatives to ArcGIS Pro

- [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (152 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews)
- [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1047 reviews)
- [Tableau](https://www.g2.com/products/tableau/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (3645 reviews)
- [Google Earth Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-earth-engine/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Maptitude](https://www.g2.com/products/maptitude/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (148 reviews)
- [Alteryx](https://www.g2.com/products/alteryx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (679 reviews)
- [Qlik Sense](https://www.g2.com/products/qlik-sense/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (928 reviews)
- [Surfer](https://www.g2.com/products/surfer/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (126 reviews)
- [SalesRabbit](https://www.g2.com/products/salesrabbit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)

### Alternatives to Google Maps Platform

- [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (539 reviews)
- [Radar](https://www.g2.com/products/radar-labs-inc-radar/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [BatchGeo](https://www.g2.com/products/batchgeo/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1047 reviews)
- [Loqate](https://www.g2.com/products/gbg-plc-loqate/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (46 reviews)
- [Mapbox](https://www.g2.com/products/mapbox/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [Azure Maps](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-maps/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [ArcGIS Online](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-online/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Geopointe](https://www.g2.com/products/geopointe/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (152 reviews)
- [Smarty](https://www.g2.com/products/smarty-smarty/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### 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..."

### 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: [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..."
- Title: [How can i download the satellite data ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13881-how-can-i-download-the-satellite-data) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "If it is possible to download high resolution georeferenced images of Google Earth maps, Google Maps, Bing Maps, DigitalGlobe, Yandex, Yahoo! Maps,..."

### ArcGIS Pro

- Title: [What more can I do with this software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12794-what-more-can-i-do-with-this-software) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There are several "suites" that Esri has for specialized capabilities.

For example, "Pro" is the foundation piece for the entire 'Smart Cities"..."
- Title: [How are business solutions partnering to use ArcGIS Pro?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12645-how-are-business-solutions-partnering-to-use-arcgis-pro) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "That is an open ended question.

You can search through the Esri site for partners, to start:

http://partners.esri.com/"
- Title: [BUG - Auto layout automatically applied to model in model builder](https://www.g2.com/discussions/bug-auto-layout-automatically-applied-to-model-in-model-builder) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Situation update, 

I have done some more tests and I am confident the bug is a result of ArcGIS pro v3.0.3


Bug description
The auto layout bug..."
- Title: [What is the difference between ArcGIS and Arcgis pro?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-arcgis-and-arcgis-pro) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "The word 'ArcGIS" often referred to the ArcMap desktop application (a 32-bit desktop-based GIS software), and it is also used to mention a wide variety of..."
- Title: [Any thoughts from ESRI on improving the current version of ARcgis pro?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13082-any-thoughts-from-esri-on-improving-the-current-version-of-arcgis-pro) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "The product is undergoing constant revisions, and updating.

Since it is the "go forward" version of Esri's key offering, look for its' capabilities to..."

### Google Maps Platform

- Title: [What is the best way to use](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-use) — 4 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "It's best to use when driving it will guide where ever you want to go with an amazing direction arrows. "
- Title: [What is Google Places used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-google-places-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It's used for businesses and organizations to list themselves on the Web."
- Title: [How secure is the information that am providing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13479-how-secure-is-the-information-that-am-providing) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Is Google map a software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-google-map-a-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Google Maps is a cloud-based GIS software"
- Title: [in you phone or laptop and computer](https://www.g2.com/discussions/in-you-phone-or-laptop-and-computer) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "In phone ao laptop."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/mapinfo-pro-vs-google-earth-pro-vs-arcgis-pro-vs-google-maps-platform)