Compare Esri ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro

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At a Glance
Esri ArcGIS
Esri ArcGIS
Star Rating
(531)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$$$ per year/per user
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Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro
Star Rating
(374)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Earth Pro
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Esri ArcGIS excels in Data Manipulation with a score of 9.0, allowing for complex data transformations and analyses, while Google Earth Pro, with a score of 8.1, is seen as more limited in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Esri ArcGIS offers superior Spatial Analysis capabilities, scoring 9.3 compared to Google Earth Pro's 8.5, making it a preferred choice for users needing in-depth geographic insights.
  • G2 users highlight the Map Design features of Esri ArcGIS, which scored 9.1, as being more robust and customizable than Google Earth Pro's offerings, which do not provide the same level of detail and flexibility.
  • Users on G2 say that Google Earth Pro shines in Ease of Use with a score of 8.9, making it more accessible for beginners compared to Esri ArcGIS, which has a lower score of 7.3 in this category.
  • Reviewers mention that Esri ArcGIS provides a more comprehensive Data Visualization experience, scoring 9.0, while Google Earth Pro matches this score but lacks some advanced visualization features that users find beneficial in ArcGIS.
  • Users report that the Quality of Support is slightly better for Google Earth Pro, with a score of 8.2 compared to Esri ArcGIS's 8.1, indicating that users may find more responsive assistance with Google’s product.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Esri ArcGIS
ArcGIS Online Subscription Plan Information
$$$
per year/per user
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Google Earth Pro
No pricing available
Free Trial
Esri ArcGIS
Free Trial is available
Google Earth Pro
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
439
9.0
310
Ease of Use
7.3
440
8.9
310
Ease of Setup
7.3
128
8.7
47
Ease of Admin
7.5
125
8.9
44
Quality of Support
8.1
406
8.2
225
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
119
8.7
34
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
423
8.6
308
Features by Category
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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
8.8
147
8.7
126
8.2
138
9.0
127
8.1
141
9.0
131
9.0
158
Map Creation
8.7
109
8.6
139
8.9
116
8.0
128
9.0
129
8.4
151
8.8
126
8.1
136
Analysis
9.2
124
8.5
141
8.5
107
8.4
139
7.9
69
8.2
127
8.8
529
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
Esri ArcGIS
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro
Esri ArcGIS and Google Earth Pro are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
Esri ArcGIS
Esri ArcGIS is categorized as Location Intelligence
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Esri ArcGIS
Esri ArcGIS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
38.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.6%
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
42.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Esri ArcGIS
Esri ArcGIS
Government Administration
15.6%
Higher Education
9.7%
Environmental Services
9.7%
Civil Engineering
9.5%
Utilities
6.1%
Other
49.5%
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro
Civil Engineering
12.3%
Construction
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
5.6%
Architecture & Planning
5.3%
Environmental Services
4.5%
Other
64.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Esri ArcGIS
Esri ArcGIS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Shannon H.
SH
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 Environmental Services
GE
Verified User in Environmental Services

The costs of this software are enormous for the initial purchase price and the subsequent yearly fees for the product. Not having recent quotes, but in the past pricing for Standard and Advanced licensing were $7,000 and $12,000 respectively for initial...

Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

How easy it is to pinpoint location and the clarity of the images. Wherever the coordinates are, I am clearly able to move around and find anything I need.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in E-Learning

Some of the capabilities are awkward, and the movements of the Earth can be nauseating. Some of these features can be changed, but it seems difficult to figure out what works best.

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Discussions
Esri ArcGIS
Esri ArcGIS 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
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro Discussions
Que software puedo usar como complemento de Google Earth?
2 comments
Terri D.
TD
It really depends on what you want to do with Google Earth in relation to other software. I have found that Google Earth does not always work well on cell...Read more
Placemark icon - exact location, end of pin or crosshairs?
1 comment
Evelyn B.
EB
I wish I had an answer for you! I'm searching for the same information. It's super pedantic, but c'mon, this seems like a huge oversight when it comes to...Read more
How can i download the satellite data ?
1 comment
Justin N.
JN
If it is possible to download high resolution georeferenced images of Google Earth maps, Google Maps, Bing Maps, DigitalGlobe, Yandex, Yahoo! Maps,...Read more