Compare Esri ArcGIS and Global Mapper 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$$$ per year/per user
$549 1
Esri ArcGIS
Star Rating
(531)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$$$ per year/per user
Browse all 2 pricing plansGlobal Mapper
Star Rating
(30)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$549 1
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Esri ArcGIS excels in Data Visualization with a score of 9.0, highlighting its robust capabilities in creating detailed and interactive maps, while Global Mapper, with a score of 8.7, is noted for its solid but less sophisticated visualization tools.
- Reviewers mention that Esri ArcGIS offers superior Spatial Analysis features, scoring 9.3, which allows for complex geospatial queries and analyses, whereas Global Mapper, scoring 8.0, is seen as more limited in this area, particularly for advanced users.
- G2 users indicate that the Ease of Use is slightly better in Global Mapper (7.8) compared to Esri ArcGIS (7.3), suggesting that new users may find Global Mapper more intuitive for basic tasks.
- Users on G2 highlight that Esri ArcGIS provides a more comprehensive Reporting interface with a score of 8.2, which includes advanced features for data transformation and WYSIWYG design, while Global Mapper lacks some of these advanced reporting capabilities.
- Reviewers say that Esri ArcGIS shines in Map Design with a score of 9.1, allowing for intricate and customizable map creation, while Global Mapper, although capable, does not offer the same level of design flexibility.
- Users report that both products have strong Quality of Support, with Esri ArcGIS scoring 8.1 and Global Mapper slightly higher at 8.2, indicating that users generally feel supported by both companies, but Global Mapper may have a slight edge in responsiveness.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Esri ArcGIS
ArcGIS Online Subscription Plan Information
$$$
per year/per user
- Plans are renewed on a yearly basis.
- Technical Support is included as part of the subscription.
- Service credits are consumed when you use certain services in Esri's cloud, such as geocoding, hosted feature or tile services, or spatial analysis.
Global Mapper
Global Mapper LiDAR Module
$549
1
Single User-Node Locked License
- Requires an active license of Global Mapper. The LiDAR Module is a separate additional purchase to the Global Mapper License.
Free Trial
Esri ArcGIS
Free Trial is available
Global Mapper
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
439
8.5
26
Ease of Use
7.3
440
7.8
25
Ease of Setup
7.3
128
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.5
125
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
406
8.2
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
119
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
423
7.4
27
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
Not enough data
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Platform
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Data Management
9.0
119
8.7
5
8.7
126
8.3
5
9.0
127
7.7
5
9.0
131
8.7
5
Map Creation
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.9
116
Not enough data
9.0
129
8.0
5
8.8
126
7.7
5
Analysis
9.2
124
8.0
5
8.5
107
Not enough data
7.9
69
Not enough data
Cartography
9.1
57
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
9.3
55
Not enough data
Analysis
8.4
48
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
Reporting
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Esri ArcGIS and Global Mapper are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
Esri ArcGIS is categorized as Location Intelligence
Global Mapper has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Esri ArcGIS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Global Mapper
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
15.6%
Higher Education
9.7%
Environmental Services
9.7%
Civil Engineering
9.5%
Utilities
6.1%
Other
49.5%
Oil & Energy
26.7%
Civil Engineering
23.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Environmental Services
6.7%
Wireless
3.3%
Other
33.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Esri ArcGIS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Shannon H.
Verified User in Higher Education
I like that I can use ArcGIS to communicate with fellow scientist all over the world about a specific area I am researching. We can share updated updated maps and data instantly. I like that Esri also makes softwares such as Collector and Survey123 to work...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Research
It's slow and that's an understatement. I use arcGIS for spatial data work on the rather powerful office machines and it still takes minutes to draw a CSV layer? Using QGIS on my ultrabook, I can perform identical operations in less than a second!...
Global Mapper
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Devon J.
Verified User in Design
Its lightweight and easy to use. It handles most of my day to day 3D operations.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Oil & Energy
I haven't used the product enough to form an opinion.
Shannon H.
Verified User in Higher Education
I like that I can use ArcGIS to communicate with fellow scientist all over the world about a specific area I am researching. We can share updated updated maps and data instantly. I like that Esri also makes softwares such as Collector and Survey123 to work...
Devon J.
Verified User in Design
Its lightweight and easy to use. It handles most of my day to day 3D operations.
Verified User in Research
It's slow and that's an understatement. I use arcGIS for spatial data work on the rather powerful office machines and it still takes minutes to draw a CSV layer? Using QGIS on my ultrabook, I can perform identical operations in less than a second!...
Verified User in Oil & Energy
I haven't used the product enough to form an opinion.
Discussions
Where can I learn more about the technical details of ArcGIS Pro?
2 comments
Official Response from Esri ArcGIS
For more technical information on ArcGIS Pro.Read more
what is price of the software
2 comments
MG
This depends on the product you would like to purchase. For more information please refer to this product page....Read more
Where can I learn more about options for software developers?
1 comment
Official Response from Esri ArcGIS
The software development tools that Esri has to offer.Read more
Global Mapper has no discussions with answers
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