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At a Glance
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro
Star Rating
(378)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Earth Pro
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
Star Rating
(51)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Maps Platform

Google Earth Pro vs Google Maps Platform

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Google Maps Platform easier to use and set up. However, Google Earth Pro is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Google Earth Pro overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Google Maps Platform meets the needs of their business better than Google Earth Pro.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Google Maps Platform is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Google Maps Platform over Google Earth Pro.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Earth Pro
No pricing available
Google Maps Platform
No pricing available
Free Trial
Google Earth Pro
No trial information available
Google Maps Platform
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
314
9.5
44
Ease of Use
8.9
314
9.3
49
Ease of Setup
8.7
51
9.0
40
Ease of Admin
8.8
45
8.3
13
Quality of Support
8.2
228
8.9
40
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
35
8.2
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
312
8.7
45
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Self Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
8.8
150
9.1
17
8.2
141
9.2
16
8.1
144
9.0
16
8.9
161
9.3
16
Map Creation
8.6
142
9.3
17
8.0
131
8.9
14
8.3
154
9.0
14
8.0
139
9.0
16
Analysis
8.4
144
8.9
15
8.4
142
9.2
16
8.2
130
9.4
16
Not enough data
9.4
16
Cartography
Not enough data
10.0
15
Not enough data
9.9
15
Not enough data
9.7
15
Not enough data
9.3
15
Analysis
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.3
14
Reporting
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
10.0
5
Functionality
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Management
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.5
20
Location Intelligence
Not enough data
9.6
17
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.6
18
Not enough data
9.6
16
Transportation
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.7
17
Not enough data
9.6
18
Not enough data
9.5
18
Not enough data
9.3
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
Google Earth Pro and Google Maps Platform are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro has no unique categories
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform is categorized as Location Platform, Geofencing, and Location Intelligence
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
42.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.5%
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
16.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro
Civil Engineering
12.4%
Construction
7.4%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Architecture & Planning
5.2%
Environmental Services
4.4%
Other
65.0%
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Computer Software
8.0%
Marketing and Advertising
6.0%
Higher Education
6.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.0%
Other
56.0%
Alternatives
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro Alternatives
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QGIS
QGIS
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Maptitude
Maptitude
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MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro
Add MapInfo Pro
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform Alternatives
Esri ArcGIS
Esri ArcGIS
Add Esri ArcGIS
MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro
Add MapInfo Pro
Radar
Radar
Add Radar
BatchGeo
BatchGeo
Add BatchGeo
Discussions
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro Discussions
What software can I use as a complement to 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
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform Discussions
What is the best way to use
4 Comments
Abdu Y.
AY
It's best to use when driving it will guide where ever you want to go with an amazing direction arrows. Read more
How secure is the information that am providing?
2 Comments
James P.
JP
Hello, regarding your question, it is a very secure application as it has all the security that Google provides for its accounts. However, a person who knows...Read more
What is Google Places used for?
2 Comments
Christopher B.
CB
It's used for businesses and organizations to list themselves on the Web.Read more