Compare ERDAS IMAGINE and QGIS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
ERDAS IMAGINE
Star Rating
(21)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (36.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ERDAS IMAGINEQGIS
Star Rating
(146)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about QGISSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that QGIS excels in Data Visualization with a score of 8.8, allowing for more intuitive and visually appealing maps, while ERDAS IMAGINE falls behind with a score of 7.5, which some reviewers mention makes it less effective for presentations.
- Reviewers mention that QGIS offers superior Data Capture capabilities, scoring 9.0, which is particularly beneficial for users needing to gather and analyze large datasets efficiently. In contrast, ERDAS IMAGINE, with a score of 8.6, is noted to have a steeper learning curve for data input.
- G2 users highlight QGIS's strength in Overlaying features, scoring 9.0, which allows for seamless integration of multiple data layers. Users on G2 report that ERDAS IMAGINE, with a score of 8.3, struggles with this functionality, making complex analyses more cumbersome.
- Users say that QGIS's Ease of Use rating of 8.1 is a significant advantage, especially for small businesses, as it allows for quicker onboarding. In comparison, ERDAS IMAGINE's score of 7.5 indicates a more complex interface that some users find challenging.
- Reviewers mention that QGIS has a higher Product Direction score of 8.8, indicating a positive outlook for future updates and features, while ERDAS IMAGINE's score of 6.4 raises concerns about its long-term viability and innovation.
- Users report that QGIS's Spatial Analysis capabilities, with a score of 8.9, are robust and user-friendly, making it ideal for detailed geographic studies. Conversely, ERDAS IMAGINE, scoring 9.4, is praised for its advanced analytical tools, but some users mention that they can be overly complex for everyday tasks.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ERDAS IMAGINE
No pricing availableQGIS
No pricing availableFree Trial
ERDAS IMAGINE
No trial information availableQGIS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
16
8.5
122
Ease of Use
7.5
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
7.3
13
7.4
99
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
19
Product Direction (% positive)
6.4
16
8.8
116
Features by Category
Data Management
8.6
6
9.0
49
7.8
6
8.4
48
8.0
5
8.7
49
7.5
6
8.8
49
Map Creation
7.3
5
8.6
43
7.7
5
8.5
43
8.3
5
9.0
49
7.7
5
8.5
41
Analysis
9.4
6
8.9
48
6.7
5
8.5
46
7.7
5
7.7
30
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ERDAS IMAGINE and QGIS are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
ERDAS IMAGINE has no unique categories
QGIS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ERDAS IMAGINE
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
Environmental Services
21.1%
Research
15.8%
Higher Education
15.8%
Utilities
5.3%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.3%
Other
36.8%
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
ERDAS IMAGINE
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Research
the interface is very clear, new users can easily understand the software, the products generated present excellent quality. the workflow is great with the new developed tools that allow you to define the bands and the processes to be applied in the...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Renewables & Environment
Time consuming to set up the semi-automated analysis.
QGIS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Darren C.
Verified User in Government Administration
QGIS is a hugely feature-rich, incredible powerful piece of GIS software. It's also very easy to use, with an extremely well thought out interface that keeps things simple for new users or those with lesser needs, while still allowing for lots of...
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 Research
the interface is very clear, new users can easily understand the software, the products generated present excellent quality. the workflow is great with the new developed tools that allow you to define the bands and the processes to be applied in the...
Darren C.
Verified User in Government Administration
QGIS is a hugely feature-rich, incredible powerful piece of GIS software. It's also very easy to use, with an extremely well thought out interface that keeps things simple for new users or those with lesser needs, while still allowing for lots of...
Verified User in Renewables & Environment
Time consuming to set up the semi-automated analysis.
Mohammad S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
How it asks to sync with linked in profile
Alternatives
Discussions
ERDAS IMAGINE has no discussions with answers
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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