G2 Vendor Directory

Esri ArcGIS vs. OpenStreetMap

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

MetricEsri ArcGIS

by Esri

OpenStreetMap

by OpenStreetMap

Overall rating4.53.9
Review count54019
Ease of use7.78.7
Ease of setup7.89.3
Quality of support8.48.2
Meets requirements9.09.1
NPS65.69767416.666667
Small Business29.8%47.4%
Mid-Market38.7%15.8%
Enterprise31.5%36.8%
Total page views2,121447
Total LLM citations17,4372,038

Esri ArcGIS

ArcGIS is a comprehensive suite of mapping and location intelligence tools and capabilities. ArcGIS can be deployed on local machines (ArcGIS Pro), on your remote or on-premises servers (ArcGIS Enterprise), or as SaaS hosted by Esri (ArcGIS Online). ArcGIS includes focused apps to deliver complete solutions for your business or organization. Along with software, Esri provides a comprehensive collection of data and content to geo-enrich your own data. ArcGIS also provides rich software development tools for you to configure and create your own mapping and location intelligence products.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Visualization
  • User-Friendly
  • Data Visualization
  • 3D Visualization
  • Easy Integration

OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a collaborative project that creates a free, editable map of the world, maintained by a community of volunteers. Established in 2004, OSM allows users to contribute and update data about roads, trails, cafés, railway stations, and more, utilizing tools like aerial imagery and GPS devices. Key Features and Functionality: - Editable Map Data: Users can add and modify map information, ensuring up-to-date and accurate representations of geographic areas.

Pros

  • Geospatial Analysis
  • Powerful Tools
  • Free Access
  • Easy Integration