Global Mapper vs. Esri ArcGIS
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Global Mapper | Esri ArcGIS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 30 | 540 |
| Ease of use | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Ease of setup | 9.0 | 7.8 |
| Quality of support | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Meets requirements | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| NPS | 46.666667 | 65.697674 |
| Small Business | 33.3% | 29.8% |
| Mid-Market | 40.0% | 38.7% |
| Enterprise | 26.7% | 31.5% |
| Total page views | 924 | 2,121 |
| Total LLM citations | 5,317 | 17,437 |
Global Mapper
Global Mapper’s intuitive user interface and logical layout help smooth the learning curve and ensure that users will be up-and-running in no time. To add to the usability, nearly 400 file formats are supported for import and export. This all-in-one software allows users to complete their entire workflow within the same software with tools such as contour creation, watershed analysis, and multiband raster calculations.
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