G2

Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/14/2026

"Exceptional CAD-to-GIS Conversion with Fast Performance and Excellent Local Support"

5/5

What do you like best about FME Platform?

I use FME primarily to convert data between CAD and GIS formats, and it performs this task exceptionally well. The platform is user-friendly and delivers reliable, high-quality results when integrating CAD and GIS datasets.

Performance is another strong point—data processing is fast and efficient, even for larger workflows. In terms of value, the pricing is quite reasonable compared to the capabilities it offers.

Additionally, the local support from Safe Software representatives here in Auckland has been excellent, providing timely and helpful assistance when needed.

Although I haven’t yet had the opportunity to fully use the AI or intelligence features, their potential stands out. The platform appears to offer promising smart and automated capabilities, and I’m keen to explore how these AI-powered functions can enhance and streamline our workflows in the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about FME Platform?

One area for improvement in FME is the user interface, which can feel complex and slightly outdated, especially for new users. While the platform is very powerful, there is a learning curve to fully understand how to build efficient and maintainable workflows.

In addition, debugging and troubleshooting complex workspaces can sometimes be time-consuming, particularly when handling large datasets or intricate transformations between CAD and GIS formats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is FME Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

FME solves the challenge of integrating and transforming data across different systems and formats—particularly between CAD and GIS, which are often not directly compatible.

In my work, data from consultants and contractors typically comes in CAD formats and requires significant cleaning, restructuring, and conversion before it can be used effectively in GIS. FME enables us not only to transform this data, but also to integrate it into our existing GIS environment and broader data ecosystem in a consistent and structured way.

This integration capability ensures that data flows more seamlessly between design, GIS, and other systems, reducing silos and improving overall data accessibility. By automating these processes, FME significantly reduces manual effort, minimises errors, and improves data quality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.