Esri ArcGIS vs. QGIS
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Esri ArcGIS | QGIS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 540 | 154 |
| Ease of use | 7.7 | 8.4 |
| Ease of setup | 7.8 | 9.0 |
| Quality of support | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Meets requirements | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| NPS | 65.697674 | 62.585034 |
| Small Business | 29.8% | 44.8% |
| Mid-Market | 38.7% | 27.3% |
| Enterprise | 31.5% | 27.9% |
| Total page views | 2,121 | 796 |
| Total LLM citations | 17,437 | 3,962 |
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.
- Ease of Use
- Visualization
- User-Friendly
- Data Visualization
- 3D Visualization
- Easy Integration
QGIS
QGIS is a free and open-source Geographic Information System (GIS) that enables users to visualize, edit, analyze, and publish geospatial information across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Designed to be accessible to both beginners and professionals, QGIS offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating, managing, and sharing spatial data.
- Customization Options
- Feature Functionality
- Free Access
- Excellent Service
- User-Friendly
- Ease of Use