Compare ArcGIS Business Analyst and QGIS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,100 Per User / Per Year
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ArcGIS Business Analyst
Star Rating
(19)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,100 Per User / Per Year
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Star Rating
(146)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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ArcGIS Business Analyst vs QGIS
- ArcGIS Business Analyst and QGIS both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that ArcGIS Business Analyst is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of QGIS over ArcGIS Business Analyst.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ArcGIS Business Analyst
ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App
$1,100
Per User / Per Year
The New ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App user - Online Bundle includes the following:
- One (1) Creator User Type License – The foundational license to use ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App to analyze data, understand trends, and share your findings.
- One (1) ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App license – Create beautiful maps and professional reports on your desktop, tablet, or mobile phone.
- Six thousand (6,000) service credits – These credits allow you to create stunning reports, beautiful infographics, and run demographic analysis.
QGIS
No pricing availableFree Trial
ArcGIS Business Analyst
Free Trial is available
QGIS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
16
8.5
122
Ease of Use
7.8
16
8.1
122
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.9
26
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.6
17
Quality of Support
9.0
14
7.4
99
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
19
Product Direction (% positive)
5.8
14
8.8
116
Features by Category
Reports
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Self Service
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Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
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Building Reports
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Platform
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Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
8.7
49
Not enough data
8.8
49
Map Creation
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
8.5
41
Analysis
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
8.5
46
Not enough data
7.7
30
Cartography
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
Analysis
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Reporting
7.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ArcGIS Business Analyst and QGIS share no categories
Unique Categories
ArcGIS Business Analyst is categorized as Location Intelligence
QGIS is categorized as GIS
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ArcGIS Business Analyst
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QGIS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Retail
11.8%
Real Estate
11.8%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Government Administration
11.8%
Education Management
11.8%
Other
41.2%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Civil Engineering
11.5%
Research
10.1%
Government Administration
10.1%
Environmental Services
8.6%
Other
48.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
ArcGIS Business Analyst
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Janelle B.
Verified User in Government Administration
I like being able to inter-related different datasources in order to see a complete picture. This allows for data-driven decision making.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Real Estate
It is confusing to create a project and then to keep project information in the proper place. It is also confusing to modify the infographic template.
QGIS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Bronson B.
Verified User in Research
QGIS is a great alternative to similar license-based programs on the market today. It's integration with MSSQL, PostGIS, as well as ArcGIS platforms have made it an invaluable tool for me. It doesn't hurt that I'm able to take my work home with me and use...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Environmental Services
Inability to import ESRI layer packages requires continued reliance on ESRI software to extract shapefiles for use within QGIS.
Janelle B.
Verified User in Government Administration
I like being able to inter-related different datasources in order to see a complete picture. This allows for data-driven decision making.
Bronson B.
Verified User in Research
QGIS is a great alternative to similar license-based programs on the market today. It's integration with MSSQL, PostGIS, as well as ArcGIS platforms have made it an invaluable tool for me. It doesn't hurt that I'm able to take my work home with me and use...
Verified User in Real Estate
It is confusing to create a project and then to keep project information in the proper place. It is also confusing to modify the infographic template.
Verified User in Environmental Services
Inability to import ESRI layer packages requires continued reliance on ESRI software to extract shapefiles for use within QGIS.
Discussions
Is the data for the United States only? Can I run reports for other countries?
1 comment
JC
In addition to the United States, data and reports are available for more than 135 countries in the ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App.Read more
Will I need to purchase a separate subscription to access data and reports for the other countries when they are available?
1 comment
JC
No, you will be able to access the United States and all other available country data and reports with your subscription of ArcGIS Business Analyst Web App.Read more
How can I create reports for the entire United States?
1 comment
JC
You can choose the entire United States as a geographic area under Maps > Define Areas for Reports > Select Geographies. Select from the full list and then...Read more
Can QGIS solve the problem of TAB file and Shape file
1 comment
IN
Hi Himanshu,
What I generally do for this kind of error is to check with coordinate systems of both TAB & SHP files. When we're using ArcGIS or QGIS, the...Read more
Is Qgis as good as ArcGIS?
1 comment
SS
Definitely, QGIS is a good software but not as handy as ArcGIS in terms of analysis Tools and Applications.Read more
What is the most stable version of Qgis?
1 comment
DC
I have been using Version 3.28 for 2 years now,I have found it to be very stable and able to perform all operations that I need.Read more
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