Compare ArcGIS Pro and QGIS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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ArcGIS Pro
Star Rating
(183)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ArcGIS ProQGIS
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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- Users report that QGIS excels in Data Capture with a score of 9.0, highlighting its user-friendly interface that simplifies the process of gathering geographic data. In contrast, ArcGIS Pro scores 8.3 in this area, with some reviewers mentioning that its data capture features can be more complex to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that QGIS offers superior Map Design capabilities, scoring 8.9, which allows for more creative and customizable map outputs. ArcGIS Pro, while still strong at 8.6, is noted by users as being more rigid in its design options.
- G2 users highlight QGIS's strength in Data Visualization with a score of 8.8, praising its ability to create visually appealing and informative maps. ArcGIS Pro, however, leads in Data Visualization with a score of 9.0, with users noting its advanced features for creating dynamic visual representations of data.
- Reviewers say that QGIS shines in Ease of Setup with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for users who want a quick and straightforward installation process. ArcGIS Pro, with a score of 7.9, is mentioned by users as requiring more time and effort to set up properly.
- Users on G2 report that ArcGIS Pro has a more robust Quality of Support with a score of 8.1, citing responsive customer service and extensive documentation. In comparison, QGIS scores lower at 7.4, with some users expressing frustration over the availability of support resources.
- Reviewers mention that both products perform well in Spatial Analysis, scoring equally at 8.9. However, users report that ArcGIS Pro offers more advanced analytical tools, which can be a deciding factor for users needing in-depth analysis capabilities.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ArcGIS Pro
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ArcGIS Pro
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Meets Requirements
8.4
133
8.5
122
Ease of Use
7.5
132
8.1
122
Ease of Setup
8.0
50
8.9
26
Ease of Admin
7.9
47
8.6
17
Quality of Support
8.1
118
7.4
99
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
45
8.8
19
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
121
8.8
116
Features by Category
Reports
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Self Service
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
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Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Data Management
8.4
53
9.0
49
8.3
53
8.4
48
8.0
62
8.7
49
9.0
62
8.8
49
Map Creation
8.1
48
8.6
43
8.6
50
8.5
43
8.6
56
9.0
49
8.7
55
8.5
41
Analysis
8.9
57
8.9
48
7.9
43
8.5
46
7.4
26
7.7
30
Cartography
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
Analysis
8.3
12
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
Reporting
7.3
13
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ArcGIS Pro
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
Government Administration
25.6%
Environmental Services
11.6%
Utilities
7.3%
Higher Education
7.3%
Information Technology and Services
4.3%
Other
43.9%
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 Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It almost never crashes and this does not happen with other GIS softwares
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Government Administration
It's unstable and doesn't alway work as intended.
QGIS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kristin E.
Verified User in Higher Education
I feel the best part of QGIS is the open source nature of this software. Not only is there no cost to the user to download and run this program, but the online community and support for this software is great. I am always able to easily find how to...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mohammad S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
How it asks to sync with linked in profile
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It almost never crashes and this does not happen with other GIS softwares
Kristin E.
Verified User in Higher Education
I feel the best part of QGIS is the open source nature of this software. Not only is there no cost to the user to download and run this program, but the online community and support for this software is great. I am always able to easily find how to...
Verified User in Government Administration
It's unstable and doesn't alway work as intended.
Mohammad S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
How it asks to sync with linked in profile
Alternatives
Discussions
How are business solutions partnering to use ArcGIS Pro?
2 comments
AM
That is an open ended question.
You can search through the Esri site for partners, to start:
http://partners.esri.com/Read more
What more can I do with this software?
2 comments
AM
There are several "suites" that Esri has for specialized capabilities.
For example, "Pro" is the foundation piece for the entire 'Smart Cities"...Read more
how can i track credit usage during use
1 comment
AM
I believe this will help you:
https://doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-online/administer/credits.htmRead 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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