G2 Vendor Directory

ArcGIS Online vs. PostGIS

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

MetricArcGIS Online

by Esri

PostGIS

by PostGIS

Overall rating4.54.6
Review count19016
Ease of use8.69.7
Ease of setup8.69.7
Quality of support8.79.1
Meets requirements8.89.6
NPS62.64367868.75
Small Business28.4%50.0%
Mid-Market40.0%50.0%
Enterprise31.6%0.0%
Total page views30656
Total LLM citations1,303101

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

PostGIS

PostGIS is an open-source extension for the PostgreSQL relational database that enables the storage, indexing, and querying of geospatial data. By integrating geographic object support directly into the database, PostGIS allows users to perform complex spatial operations using SQL queries. This extension adheres to the Simple Features for SQL specification from the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), ensuring compatibility with various GIS applications.

Pros

  • Customization Options
  • Data Management