G2 Vendor Directory

ArcGIS Online vs. GeoServer

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricArcGIS Online

by Esri

GeoServer

by GeoServer

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count19025
Ease of use8.69.0
Ease of setup8.68.3
Quality of support8.77.5
Meets requirements8.88.7
NPS62.64367875
Small Business28.4%52.0%
Mid-Market40.0%40.0%
Enterprise31.6%8.0%
Total page views306210
Total LLM citations1,303404

ArcGIS Online

Connect people, locations, and data using interactive maps created with ArcGIS Online. Quickly create maps by dropping in your spreadsheet and mashing it up with other location data included in ArcGIS Online. Apply Smart Mapping styles to make your data visually stunning and use intuitive analysis tools to deliver location intelligence. Add valuable context to your data by combining it with Esri’s demographic and lifestyle data. Work collaboratively with your colleagues to build maps and apps. Instantly share your maps and apps with anyone, anywhere.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Feature Functionality
  • Features
  • Tools
  • Data Management
  • Powerful Tools

GeoServer

Designed for interoperability, GeoServer publishes data from any major spatial data source using open standards. GeoServer implements industry standard OGC protocols such as Web Feature Service (WFS), Web Map Service (WMS), and Web Coverage Service (WCS). Additional formats and publication options are available as extensions including Web Processing Service (WPS), and Web Map Tile Service (WMTS).

Pros