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# MapInfo Pro vs QGIS Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**MapInfo Pro** [

4.1/5(120)

](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews#reviews)

**QGIS** [

4.5/5(154)

](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**MapInfo Pro**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**QGIS**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**MapInfo Pro**
Not enough reviews yet

**QGIS**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**MapInfo Pro**
Not enough reviews yet

**QGIS**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**MapInfo Pro**
$$$$$

**QGIS**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**MapInfo Pro**
Not enough reviews yet

**QGIS**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**MapInfo Pro**
Not enough data

**QGIS**
[
Customization Options (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2241286&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2241234&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Stability Issues (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2163982&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Feature Limitations (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2163895&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**MapInfo Pro**
Not enough data

**QGIS**
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Screenshots

**MapInfo Pro**
 ![MapInfo Pro screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/189272/General-MapInfoInfo-Pro-DC-Sample.jpg)

**QGIS**
 ![QGIS screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/33982/QGIS_screenshot3.PNG)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**MapInfo Pro**

8.3

8.397

**QGIS**

8.6

8.6130

Ease of Use

**MapInfo Pro**

7.9

7.997

**QGIS**

8.1

8.1130

Ease of Setup

**MapInfo Pro**

8.8

8.831

**QGIS**

8.8

8.833

Ease of Admin

**MapInfo Pro**

8.8

8.828

**QGIS**

8.5

8.518

Quality of Support

**MapInfo Pro**

8.4

8.485

**QGIS**

7.5

7.5107

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**MapInfo Pro**

8.5

8.527

**QGIS**

8.7

8.720

Product Direction (% positive)

**MapInfo Pro**

6.6

6.696

**QGIS**

8.9

8.9124

Features

GIS[Hide 40 FeaturesShow 40 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

83

8.7

64

Data Management

Data Capture

8.7

61

9.1(won by 0.4)

54

Data Storage

8.1

60

8.5(won by 0.4)

52

Data Manipulation

8.4

70

8.8(won by 0.4)

56

Data Visualization

8.3

70

8.8(won by 0.5)

56

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Creation

Geocoding

8.6

54

8.7(won by 0.1)

48

Buffer Zone Query

8.6(tied score)

62

8.6(tied score)

48

Overlaying

8.8

64

9.1(won by 0.3)

55

Publishing

8.1

61

8.4(won by 0.3)

46

Analysis

Spatial Analysis

8.2

65

8.9(won by 0.7)

55

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Reporting 

7.9

55

8.5(won by 0.6)

51

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Real-Time Streaming 

7.9(won by 0.1)

30

7.8

34

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Statistical Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Color Codes/Icons

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geographic Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internet Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Map Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interoperability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geotargeting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Route Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geolocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Census Data Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Imaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Intelligence[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

38

Not enough data

Cartography

Geographic Maps

8.4(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Vector Mapping 

8.7(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Data Visualization

8.6(won by default)

27

Not enough data

Overlaying

8.9(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analysis

Predictive Analytics

8.8(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Distance Analysis 

9.2(won by default)

24

Not enough data

Spatial Analysis

9.0(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Data Stream

9.0(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Demographic Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trade Area Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Data Transformation

8.5(won by default)

25

Not enough data

WYSIWYG Design

7.7(won by default)

17

Not enough data

API Integrations

7.8(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geotargeting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geocoding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Widgets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Behavioral Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

2D/3D Designing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Segmentation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geofencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

CAD Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Heatmaps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Route Optimization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Business Intelligence[Hide 85 FeaturesShow 85 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reports

Reports Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Steps to Answer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphs and Charts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Score Cards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service 

Calculated Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Column Filtering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration / Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automodeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Blending

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Blending

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advanced Analytics

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Big Data Services

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Building Reports

Data Transformation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

WYSIWYG Report Design

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integration APIs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Mobile User Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization 

Not enough data

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internationalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sandbox / Test Environments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance and Reliability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Breadth of Partner Applications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Publishing/Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Strategic Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Data Preparation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Widgets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benchmarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend/Problem Indicators

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Profitability Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

OLAP

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Key Performance Indicators

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mining

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Query

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![MapInfo Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8c279bac466618e81ea062684c2ee69a/mapinfo-pro.jpg "MapInfo Pro")](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews)

MapInfo Pro

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

21.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

29.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

49.1%

[![QGIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e3c229ccb96c84f6564f5681ddbe1a33/qgis.png "QGIS")](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews)

QGIS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

44.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

27.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

27.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

21.7%

44.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

29.2%

27.9%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

49.1%

27.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![MapInfo Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8c279bac466618e81ea062684c2ee69a/mapinfo-pro.jpg "MapInfo Pro")](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews)
MapInfo Pro

Civil Engineering

21.7%

Telecommunications

17.9%

Environmental Services

11.3%

Utilities

6.6%

Government Administration

4.7%

Other

37.7%

[![QGIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_e3c229ccb96c84f6564f5681ddbe1a33/qgis.png "QGIS")](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews)
QGIS

Civil Engineering

11.6%

Information Technology and Services

11.0%

Government Administration

9.6%

Research

9.6%

Environmental Services

8.2%

Other

50.0%

FAQs

## MapInfo Pro vs QGIS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between MapInfo Pro vs QGIS?

QGIS stands out over MapInfo Pro with a higher G2 rating, stronger small-business adoption, and more frequent reviewer-cited strengths in customization and free access.

| [MapInfo Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews) | [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.1/5 (120 reviews) | 4.5/5 (154 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Small-Business |
| 8.8 | 8.8 |
| 8.4 | 7.5 |
| User-friendly interface and robust data handling | Customization options and free access (3 all-time mentions each) |

### How do the pricing models of MapInfo Pro and QGIS compare?

QGIS is considered the stronger value by reviewers, reflected in its higher satisfaction with price and cost-related dimensions.

- **MapInfo Pro:** Reviewers frequently mention high licensing costs and note that the price can be a concern for individual or small-scale buyers.
- **QGIS:** Reviewers consistently highlight that QGIS is free and open source, making it highly accessible and cost-effective for a wide range of users.
- **Switching reasons:** In recent reviews, buyers cite the lack of licensing fees and the open-source nature of QGIS as key reasons for switching from paid GIS solutions.

### What are the best alternatives to MapInfo Pro and QGIS?

The top 3 alternatives to MapInfo Pro and QGIS are AutoCAD, Esri ArcGIS, and ArcGIS Pro.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [MapInfo Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/mapinfo-pro/reviews) | 4.1/5 (120) | Enterprise | Reviewers note high licensing costs | User-friendly interface and robust data handling |
| [QGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/qgis/reviews) | 4.5/5 (154) | Small-Business | Free and open source | Customization options and free access (3 all-time mentions each) |
| [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) | 4.4/5 (1,940) | Small-Business | — | Widely used for CAD and GIS integration |
| [Esri ArcGIS](https://www.g2.com/products/esri-arcgis/reviews) | 4.5/5 (540) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive GIS capabilities |
| [ArcGIS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/arcgis-pro/reviews) | 4.3/5 (190) | Mid-Market | — | Advanced spatial analysis and visualization |

### Which GIS features should I prioritize when comparing MapInfo Pro and QGIS?

Buyers should prioritize spatial analysis, customization options, integration capabilities, ease of use, and cost when comparing MapInfo Pro and QGIS.

- **Spatial Analysis:** MapInfo Pro (all-time reviewer-cited strength in spatial analysis); QGIS (all-time reviewer-cited strength in geospatial analysis, 1 mention)
- **Customization Options:** MapInfo Pro (MapBasic scripting, reviewer-cited); QGIS (3 all-time mentions for customization options)
- **Integration Capabilities:** MapInfo Pro (reviewers note integration with testing tools); QGIS (Python integration, 12 all-time mentions; PostgreSQL integration, 1 all-time mention)
- **Ease of Use:** MapInfo Pro (Ease of Use score: 7.9); QGIS (Ease of Use score: 8.1, 2 all-time mentions for ease of use)
- **Cost:** MapInfo Pro (reviewers cite high licensing costs); QGIS (free and open source, 2 all-time mentions for free access)

### What are the pros and cons of MapInfo Pro vs QGIS?

MapInfo Pro's headline strength is its user-friendly interface and robust data handling, while QGIS is most praised for its customization options and free access.

- **MapInfo Pro strengths:** User-friendly interface, robust data handling, strong spatial analysis tools, and reliable performance for large datasets.
- **MapInfo Pro trade-offs:** High licensing costs, limited scripting/customization compared to open-source alternatives, and a learning curve for advanced features.
- **QGIS strengths:** Customization options (3 all-time mentions), free access (2 all-time mentions), strong community support, and extensive plugin ecosystem.
- **QGIS trade-offs:** Stability issues (3 all-time mentions), steeper learning curve for advanced features (2 all-time mentions), and occasional slow performance with large datasets.

### Is MapInfo Pro or QGIS better for small businesses?

QGIS is better suited for small businesses, as reflected by its largest reviewer segment and strong small-business sentiment.

- **MapInfo Pro:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers note its robust features but cite high licensing costs as a barrier for smaller organizations.
- **QGIS:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently highlight its free, open-source model and accessibility for small teams and individual users.

### Which GIS platform has better integrations?

QGIS is favored for integrations, with more frequent reviewer-cited mentions of integration capabilities.

- **MapInfo Pro:** Reviewers mention integration with testing tools in qualitative terms.
- **QGIS:** Python integration (12 all-time mentions), PostgreSQL integration (1 all-time mention).

### How do MapInfo Pro and QGIS compare on customer support?

MapInfo Pro and QGIS are within 0.9 points on Quality of Support, with MapInfo Pro scoring higher at 8.4 versus QGIS at 7.5.

- **MapInfo Pro:** Reviewers frequently describe responsive support and helpful technical assistance, though some note occasional challenges with documentation and licensing support.
- **QGIS:** Reviewers highlight strong community support and helpful online resources, but note that support is primarily community-driven and may be slower for complex issues.

### Which is easier to implement, MapInfo Pro or QGIS?

MapInfo Pro and QGIS are at parity on Ease of Setup, both scoring 8.8, with reviewers describing straightforward implementation for each.

- **MapInfo Pro:** Reviewers describe a straightforward setup process, with many noting that the software is easy to install and configure for new users.
- **QGIS:** Reviewers consistently mention an easy installation process, with the added benefit of not requiring licensing management.

### Which product has better Spatial Analysis?

QGIS is favored for spatial analysis, with more frequent reviewer-cited strengths and plugin support in this area.

- **MapInfo Pro:** Reviewers cite robust spatial analysis tools and reliable performance for large datasets.
- **QGIS:** Reviewers highlight powerful spatial analysis capabilities, advanced geoprocessing, and a wide range of plugins supporting spatial analysis (1 all-time mention for geospatial analysis).

Alternatives

**MapInfo Pro Alternatives**

 ![Esri ArcGIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1530900667/esri-arcgis.svg "Esri ArcGIS")

[
Esri ArcGIS
](/products/esri-arcgis/reviews)

 ![ArcGIS Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d58a6d97495b7a506d6d8307a19bc6d5/arcgis-pro.svg "ArcGIS Pro")

[
ArcGIS Pro
](/products/arcgis-pro/reviews)

 ![Maptitude](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1530631589/maptitude.svg "Maptitude")

[
Maptitude
](/products/maptitude/reviews)

 ![Google Maps Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_2cbe8c25d49763e01a3f3db6bf003e92/google-maps-platform.png "Google Maps Platform")

[
Google Maps Platform
](/products/google-maps-platform/reviews)

**QGIS Alternatives**

 ![AutoCAD](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1531166548/autocad.svg "AutoCAD")

[
AutoCAD
](/products/autocad/reviews)

 ![Esri ArcGIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1530900667/esri-arcgis.svg "Esri ArcGIS")

[
Esri ArcGIS
](/products/esri-arcgis/reviews)

 ![Google Earth Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1b503776988799afd39b27ecbf029a24/google-earth-pro.png "Google Earth Pro")

[
Google Earth Pro
](/products/google-earth-pro/reviews)

 ![ArcGIS Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d58a6d97495b7a506d6d8307a19bc6d5/arcgis-pro.svg "ArcGIS Pro")

[
ArcGIS Pro
](/products/arcgis-pro/reviews)

## MapInfo Pro vs QGIS

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found QGIS easier to use, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of administration with MapInfo Pro. Reviewers felt that the products are equally easy to set up.

- Reviewers felt that QGIS 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 QGIS over MapInfo Pro.