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Compare Google Earth Pro and Google Maps Platform 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Google Earth Pro
Star Rating
(378)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Earth ProGoogle Maps Platform
Star Rating
(51)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Maps PlatformGoogle 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 availableGoogle Maps Platform
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Earth Pro
No trial information availableGoogle Maps Platform
No trial information availableRatings
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
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
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
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
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 and Google Maps Platform are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
Google Earth Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Earth Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Maps Platform
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
Civil Engineering
12.4%
Construction
7.4%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Architecture & Planning
5.2%
Environmental Services
4.4%
Other
65.0%
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%
Discussions
What software can I use as a complement to 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
What is the best way to use
4 Comments
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
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
CB
It's used for businesses and organizations to list themselves on the Web.Read more
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