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At a Glance
ArcGIS for Power BI
ArcGIS for Power BI
Star Rating
(13)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro
Star Rating
(120)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MapInfo Pro
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that MapInfo Pro excels in Data Manipulation with a score of 8.4, allowing for more flexible data handling compared to ArcGIS for Power BI, which scored slightly lower at 8.3. Reviewers mention that this flexibility is crucial for complex data sets.
  • Reviewers mention that ArcGIS for Power BI shines in Dashboards, achieving a high score of 9.7, while MapInfo Pro scored only 7.9. Users on G2 appreciate the intuitive design and ease of creating visually appealing dashboards in ArcGIS.
  • G2 users highlight that MapInfo Pro has a strong performance in Geocoding with a score of 8.6, which is essential for accurate location data processing. In contrast, ArcGIS for Power BI does not have a specific score for this feature, indicating a potential gap in functionality.
  • Users say that ArcGIS for Power BI offers superior Data Visualization capabilities, scoring 9.0 compared to MapInfo Pro's 8.6. Reviewers mention that the variety of visualization options in ArcGIS enhances their ability to present data effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that MapInfo Pro's Ease of Setup is rated at 8.8, making it more user-friendly for new users compared to ArcGIS for Power BI, which scored 7.5. Users appreciate the straightforward installation process of MapInfo Pro.
  • Users on G2 report that ArcGIS for Power BI has a better Quality of Support with a score of 8.8, while MapInfo Pro scored 8.4. Reviewers mention that the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team in ArcGIS significantly enhance the user experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ArcGIS for Power BI
No pricing available
MapInfo Pro
No pricing available
Free Trial
ArcGIS for Power BI
No trial information available
MapInfo Pro
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
10
8.3
97
Ease of Use
8.8
10
7.9
97
Ease of Setup
7.5
6
8.8
31
Ease of Admin
8.0
5
8.8
28
Quality of Support
8.8
10
8.4
85
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
6
8.5
27
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
10
6.6
96
Features by Category
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Self Service
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Advanced Analytics
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Building Reports
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Platform
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8.3
652
Data Management
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.1
60
Not enough data
8.4
70
Not enough data
8.3
70
Map Creation
Not enough data
8.6
54
Not enough data
8.6
62
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
8.1
61
Analysis
Not enough data
8.2
65
Not enough data
7.9
55
Not enough data
7.9
30
9.0
20
8.6
248
Cartography
8.7
5
8.4
29
Not enough data
8.7
25
9.7
5
8.6
27
9.7
5
8.9
28
Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.2
24
8.0
5
9.0
25
Not enough data
9.0
15
Reporting
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
7.8
15
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ArcGIS for Power BI
ArcGIS for Power BI
MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro
ArcGIS for Power BI and MapInfo Pro are categorized as Location Intelligence
Unique Categories
ArcGIS for Power BI
ArcGIS for Power BI has no unique categories
MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro is categorized as GIS
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ArcGIS for Power BI
ArcGIS for Power BI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
54.5%
MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
49.1%
Reviewers' Industry
ArcGIS for Power BI
ArcGIS for Power BI
Government Administration
18.2%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
9.1%
Museums and Institutions
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Hospital & Health Care
9.1%
Other
45.5%
MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro
Civil Engineering
21.7%
Telecommunications
17.9%
Environmental Services
11.3%
Utilities
6.6%
Government Administration
4.7%
Other
37.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
ArcGIS for Power BI
ArcGIS for Power BI
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Scott F.
SF
Scott F.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

It's a great break through to bring the mapping aspects inside the PowerBI domain. It's very easy to quickly add this visualization which adds a new layer of depth to the analysis and understanding

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Environmental Services

ArcGIS for Power BI as difficult to understand

MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Paul T.
PT
Paul T.
Verified User in Construction

Great piece of software overall. Relatively easy to use with a simple interface and a good array of features. Made my analysis of soil assay result interpretation a lot easier and quicker than if they had had to be drawn out by hand (always did a random...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Environmental Services
GE
Verified User in Environmental Services

I feel that it's lacking in it's ability to do more complex things like web GIS and mobile application development. I understand that there's spatial ware, but it would be nice if it was like ArcGIS where it's all the same software. I also don't like...

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Discussions
ArcGIS for Power BI
ArcGIS for Power BI Discussions
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MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro Discussions
Where can I discuss MapInfo Pro with experts and users?
2 comments
Tom G.
TG
Li360 Community, an online community for clients, product engineers, partners and the “GIS curious” to explore Location Intelligence capabilities,...Read more
Is web based sharing of GIS data like QGIS Cloud part of Mapifo's roadmap, if so is there a timing?
2 comments
KI
Check out Spectrum Spatial Analyst, it is a web based solution also from PitneyBowes and allows you to upload layers and workspaces directly from MIPro.Read more
What is the best way to integrate it with GeoServer?
2 comments
Peter H.
PH
GeoServer also allows you to publish data through OGC compliant web services which can be used from within MapInfo ProRead more