Compare Global Mapper and Google Earth Pro 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$549 1
No pricing available
Global 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 plansGoogle Earth Pro
Star Rating
(374)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Earth ProSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Google Earth Pro excels in data visualization, with a score of 9.0, allowing for stunning 3D representations of geographic data, while Global Mapper, with a score of 8.7, offers solid visualization but lacks some of the immersive features that Google Earth Pro provides.
- Reviewers mention that Google Earth Pro is easier to use, scoring 8.9 in ease of use, compared to Global Mapper's 7.8. This makes Google Earth Pro more accessible for users who may not have extensive GIS experience.
- G2 users highlight that Google Earth Pro's geocoding capabilities score 8.6, making it effective for location-based searches, whereas Global Mapper does not have a specified score for this feature, indicating a potential gap in functionality for users needing robust geocoding.
- Users on G2 report that both products have similar quality of support, each scoring 8.2, but Google Earth Pro's larger user community may provide more resources and shared knowledge for troubleshooting and best practices.
- Reviewers say that Google Earth Pro shines in map creation, particularly in overlaying data, with a score of 8.4, while Global Mapper scores slightly lower at 8.0, suggesting that Google Earth Pro may offer more intuitive tools for layering information on maps.
- Users report that Global Mapper has a slight edge in data storage, scoring 8.3 compared to Google Earth Pro's 8.2, which may be beneficial for users managing large datasets or requiring more robust data management capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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.
Google Earth Pro
No pricing availableFree Trial
Global Mapper
Free Trial is available
Google Earth Pro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
26
9.0
310
Ease of Use
7.8
25
8.9
310
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.7
47
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.9
44
Quality of Support
8.2
22
8.2
225
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.7
34
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
27
8.6
308
Features by Category
Data Management
8.7
5
8.8
147
8.3
5
8.2
138
7.7
5
8.1
141
8.7
5
9.0
158
Map Creation
Not enough data
8.6
139
Not enough data
8.0
128
8.0
5
8.4
151
7.7
5
8.1
136
Analysis
8.0
5
8.5
141
Not enough data
8.4
139
Not enough data
8.2
127
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Global Mapper and Google Earth Pro are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
Global Mapper has no unique categories
Google Earth Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Global Mapper
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Earth Pro
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
Oil & Energy
26.7%
Civil Engineering
23.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Environmental Services
6.7%
Wireless
3.3%
Other
33.3%
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
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.
Google Earth Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mahmoud o.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Due to my experience as an engineer, this tool helps me a lot. Different projects need a lot of site information while you don't have the luxury of time to check it on spot hence google earth becomes the most convenient tool. It helps locate building,...
Most Helpful Critical Review
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.
Devon J.
Verified User in Design
Its lightweight and easy to use. It handles most of my day to day 3D operations.
Mahmoud o.
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Due to my experience as an engineer, this tool helps me a lot. Different projects need a lot of site information while you don't have the luxury of time to check it on spot hence google earth becomes the most convenient tool. It helps locate building,...
Verified User in Oil & Energy
I haven't used the product enough to form an opinion.
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.
Discussions
Global Mapper has no discussions with answers
Que software puedo usar como complemento de Google Earth?
2 comments
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
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
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
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