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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PostGIS
Star Rating
(15)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(150)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Reviewers mention that QGIS excels in data visualization with a score of 8.8, allowing users to create detailed and visually appealing maps, while PostGIS received a lower score of 7.3 in this area, indicating it may not be as user-friendly for visual outputs.
- Users report that PostGIS shines in data manipulation with a score of 9.4, providing robust capabilities for complex queries and transformations, whereas QGIS scored 8.7, suggesting it may not handle intricate data manipulations as effectively.
- G2 users highlight that PostGIS offers superior spatial analysis features, scoring 9.4 compared to QGIS's 8.9, making it a better choice for users needing advanced analytical capabilities.
- Users on G2 say that QGIS is easier to set up and use, with scores of 8.9 and 8.1 respectively, while PostGIS, although powerful, has a steeper learning curve and requires more technical expertise, reflected in its higher ease of use score of 9.8.
- Reviewers mention that both products perform well in geocoding, but QGIS has a slight edge with a score of 8.6 compared to PostGIS's 8.0, making it more favorable for users needing accurate location data integration.
- Users report that PostGIS is a better partner in terms of product direction, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, indicating strong ongoing development and support, while QGIS scored 8.8, suggesting it may not be as forward-thinking in its updates.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PostGIS
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Meets Requirements
9.5
7
8.5
126
Ease of Use
9.8
8
8.1
126
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.7
30
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.5
18
Quality of Support
8.8
7
7.4
103
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.7
20
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
7
8.8
120
Features by Category
Data Management
9.5
7
9.1
53
9.5
7
8.5
52
9.3
7
8.7
53
7.5
6
8.7
53
Map Creation
8.1
6
8.7
47
9.3
7
8.5
47
9.0
7
9.0
53
Not enough data
8.4
45
Analysis
9.0
7
8.9
52
9.0
5
8.4
50
9.0
5
7.8
34
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PostGIS and QGIS are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
PostGIS has no unique categories
QGIS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PostGIS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QGIS
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
Information Technology and Services
26.7%
Utilities
13.3%
Computer Software
13.3%
Automotive
13.3%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.7%
Other
26.7%
Civil Engineering
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.2%
Research
9.8%
Government Administration
9.8%
Environmental Services
8.4%
Other
49.0%
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Discussions
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Can QGIS solve the problem of TAB file and Shape file
1 Comment
IN
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...Read more
Is Qgis as good as ArcGIS?
1 Comment
SS
Definitely, QGIS is a good software but not as handy as ArcGIS in terms of analysis Tools and Applications.Read more
What is the most stable version of Qgis?
1 Comment
DC
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.Read more
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