G2 Vendor Directory

Living Atlas of the World vs. PostGIS

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

MetricLiving Atlas of the World

by Esri

PostGIS

by PostGIS

Overall rating4.24.6
Review count1016
Ease of use8.39.7
Ease of setup9.49.7
Quality of support8.69.1
Meets requirements9.09.6
NPS3068.75
Small Business40.0%50.0%
Mid-Market30.0%50.0%
Enterprise30.0%0.0%
Total page views4156
Total LLM citations10101

Living Atlas of the World

Living Atlas of the World is the foremost collection of global geographic information from Esri and its partners, including maps, apps, and data layers used to support critical decision making.

Pros

  • Comprehensive Data

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