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At a Glance
GRASS
GRASS
Star Rating
(17)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Global Mapper
Global Mapper
Star Rating
(30)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$549 1
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that GRASS excels in Data Manipulation with a score of 8.7, allowing for complex data transformations, while Global Mapper falls behind with a score of 7.7, which some reviewers mention limits their ability to perform advanced analyses.
  • Reviewers mention that Global Mapper shines in Data Visualization, scoring 8.7 compared to GRASS's 8.0. Users appreciate the intuitive interface and the variety of visualization options available in Global Mapper.
  • G2 users highlight that GRASS has a strong performance in Spatial Analysis with a score of 8.7, making it a preferred choice for users needing detailed geographic insights, whereas Global Mapper's score of 8.0 indicates it may not meet the same level of analytical depth.
  • Users on G2 report that Global Mapper's Ease of Use is superior, with a score of 7.8, making it more accessible for beginners, while GRASS's score of 7.2 suggests a steeper learning curve that some users find challenging.
  • Reviewers say that GRASS has a higher Product Direction score of 9.2, indicating a strong commitment to future development and user feedback, while Global Mapper's score of 7.4 suggests some users feel less confident in its long-term evolution.
  • Users report that both products perform well in Data Capture, each scoring 8.7, but GRASS is noted for its flexibility in handling various data formats, which some users find advantageous for diverse project needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GRASS
No pricing available
Global Mapper
Global Mapper LiDAR Module
$549
1
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Free Trial
GRASS
No trial information available
Global Mapper
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
15
8.5
26
Ease of Use
7.2
15
7.8
25
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.7
15
8.2
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
15
7.4
27
Features by Category
Data Management
8.7
10
8.7
5
8.2
10
8.3
5
8.7
10
7.7
5
8.0
10
8.7
5
Map Creation
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
10
8.0
5
7.8
10
7.7
5
Analysis
8.7
10
8.0
5
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GRASS
GRASS
Global Mapper
Global Mapper
GRASS and Global Mapper are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
GRASS
GRASS has no unique categories
Global Mapper
Global Mapper has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GRASS
GRASS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
56.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.5%
Global Mapper
Global Mapper
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.7%
Reviewers' Industry
GRASS
GRASS
Environmental Services
25.0%
Oil & Energy
12.5%
Construction
12.5%
Research
6.3%
Political Organization
6.3%
Other
37.5%
Global Mapper
Global Mapper
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
GRASS
GRASS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sean G.
SG
Sean G.
Verified User in Political Organization

I've used Grass on it's own in the past, however I really enjoy the fact that it is available within QGIS within a plugin. This makes using the best features of GRASS easily accessible.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Nikhil G.
NG
Nikhil G.
Verified User in Higher Education

There are many website which support such operation like earthexplorer.usgs.gov which do the same. Functions to apply are not simple as ArcGIS

Global Mapper
Global Mapper
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Curtis C.
CC
Curtis C.
Verified User in Oil & Energy

Ease with which you can convert raster data and create other raster data sets. A wide variety of raster data conversions. Also, the speed and quality of the conversions is very good.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Oil & Energy
GO
Verified User in Oil & Energy

I haven't used the product enough to form an opinion.

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Discussions
GRASS
GRASS Discussions
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Global Mapper
Global Mapper Discussions
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