# Google Earth Engine Reviews
**Vendor:** Google  
**Category:** [Location Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/location-intelligence)  
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 61
## About Google Earth Engine
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## Google Earth Engine Reviews
  ### 1. Robust Geospatial Analysis with Detailed Landsat Insights in Google Earth Engine

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** SAMUEL K. | Consultant, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 28, 2026

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

What I like best about Google Earth Engine is its robust nature, allowing the user to observe and analyze very detailed geographical Landsat outputs and use these outputs to compare and contrast the same landmasses before and after a time period, specific event, etc.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

The only thing I dislike about Google Earth Engine is the learning curve that needs to be overcome in order to be fluent with how to operate the software. The software is a but challenging at first, but becomes more and more reasonable/understandable as time goes by.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I am able to complete my ecology class assignments very efficiently and accurately as a result of using Google Earth Engine. I cannot think of any other similar software that would allow me to observe and analyze Landsay data the way I am able to do so using Google Earth Engine.

  ### 2. Google Earth Engine Prompt Review

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Company Secretary S. | CS, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 11, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

I think Google Earth Eigne is the one of the best geographical data processing software compared to other software
I liked the way of presenting massive scale of data in very good manner
I referred some old geographical data which older of 35 years I got exact data
Climate wise geographical presentation, area diagram, forest signing all are very in this software
Java Scripts, python scripts also available here
 Time laps is good feature

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

I liked this software very likely but some times it take time to load and in low ping of internet is doesn’t work sometimes ( I don’t know due to my internet speed this is happening )
Sometimes if we couldn’t type spelling properly it very touff to use
These are small things overall it is very suggestable software

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

In marketing and Advertising, we need to analysis the various places data like demographic data, environmental condition and such other thing to introduce our products in correct place in world wide market in this competitive market
By Google earth engine we are understanding so many datas without visiting that places it saving our time as well as cost

  ### 3. Best platform for scientific analysis - GEE

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Tejas T. | IT engineer, Education Management, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 08, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Google Earth Engine (GEE) is a cloud-based platform for scientific analysis of Earth's imagery and data. It combines a multi-petabyte catalog of satellite imagery and geospatial datasets with powerful computational capabilities. GEE is used by researchers, businesses, and NGOs to address a wide range of environmental challenges, including deforestation, water scarcity, and climate change.
Best support and use. very good features.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Steep learning curve: GEE's code-based approach and functional programming style can be difficult to learn for users who are not familiar with these concepts. This can make it challenging for new users to get started with the platform.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

GEE is used to track deforestation and identify areas of forest loss. This information is used by organizations like the World Resources Institute to map deforestation patterns and develop conservation strategies. This helps to protect forests, which are essential for biodiversity, climate regulation, and human well-being.

  ### 4. Review of Google Earth Engine

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** CHANCY S. | Training and Research in Earth Eco-System Program, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 08, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Google Earth Engine (GEE) has a wide range of datasets that can be analysed and results can be known without downloading the huge data.
GEE, some collections are updated in near real-time.
It supports JavaScript in the code editor and Python.
With Python, GEE can be easily integrated with other applications.
The application can be built using GEE and can be easily shared with others.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

In Google Earth Engine, it is difficult to implement a Machine Learning Model.
There is a limit in data export to the max pixel value.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Google Earth Engine is used for a wide range of applications such as Urban Planning, Disaster Management, Environmental Monitoring, Climate ScienceAgriculture and Food Security, etc. 
It is useful as we do not need to download a huge geospatial dataset for analysis leading to saving storage and time. It is beneficial as we can have real-time and dynamic analysis.

  ### 5. Mighty Google Earth Engine

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Sahil G. | Lead Software Engineer (client), Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 23, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

It's a one-click away platform for doing analysis projects on geographical areas. You don't have to worry about libraries, not about saving it, because it saves on your Google account.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

There is no as such dislike, I also like google's other initiative like Google Co-Lab. Its very rasy for us to do research and analysis.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

So, actually, we use Google Earth Engine for our ISRO project. The project was about easy calculation of land area, which can be very useful for the government of India. Based on the location provided we scan through the area, do some cleanup on edges mark contours, and calculate the area. So the whole code was done through this mighty Google's service.

  ### 6. Excellent research tool

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Brittany P. | Therapist, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 08, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

While working on professional research, Google Earth Engine allowed me to locate specific regions and develop photos of each area being evaluated. It was easy and useful for my research project and I really enjoyed the commericial aspect which allowed me free use for my needs.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

I will admit that the system of Google Earth Engine took some getting used to at first, I had to watch a few tutorials in order to find out how to export photos and really idetify the areas I was looking at. But after learning, it was a breeze!

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Google Earth Engine helped me solve my research image problem by allowing me to develop a photo of the demographic I was needing to look into.

  ### 7. Google Earth provides high-resolution satellite imagery of the Earth's surface

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** WASIM A. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 15, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

renders the Earth's terrain in 3D, providing a more realistic and immersive experience.
Google Earth Engine provides access to a vast amount of satellite and environmental data, allowing users to analyze and process large-scale datasets without the need for extensive local computing resources.
widely used for environmental monitoring, including applications such as deforestation detection, crop monitoring, and climate change analysis.
Users can access historical satellite imagery to see how a location has changed over time.
provides a Help Center for Google Earth where users can find articles, tutorials, and answers to frequently asked questions.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

The platform involves writing code in JavaScript or Python, and understanding the syntax and concepts may take time for beginners.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

provides a globally accessible platform, allowing researchers and scientists from around the world to collaborate on projects, share code, and contribute to a collective understanding of environmental changes.
leveraging cloud computing infrastructure, Google Earth Engine enables users to perform resource-intensive computations without the need for substantial local computing power.

  ### 8. Best for 3D view locations

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Meerali N. | SME, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 08, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

The best thing is, it helps to locate and get the perfect visual of office, workshop even if as a user we use it, it gives clarity of the destination.
Aslo, itd quite easy to use and has great features like options to view, etc.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

It may some times lag or not that well if its multistorey building. Also, not updated every second!

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Google Earth Engine provides a 3d view of any location, which helps to know the entry and exit gates as well! Also from where to enter any unknown place etc. Whether to go via on bridge or use service road, it provides better clarity.

  ### 9. Powerful and versatile geospatial platform that offers an impressive array of tools

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Berry Mutale Nicole M. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 09, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Google Earth Engine provides access to an extensive catalog of Earth observation data, making it a valuable resource for researchers, environmentalists, and policymakers. And Google Earth Engine offers free access to a wide range of geospatial datasets and tools, contributing to the democratization of geospatial science.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

The platform can be complex for beginners, particularly for those who are not familiar with programming. Learning to use the Code Editor and write scripts can be challenging.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It enables the systematic and automated monitoring of the Earth's surface, providing valuable data for tracking changes in land use, land cover, and natural resources.

  ### 10. Make your Geospatial Analysis process easy using Google Earth Engine

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Peera Saheb S. | Software Engineer (IC2), Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 09, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Google Earth Engine has a huge data set and collection of geospatial information and satellite imagery data which is great for visualization and analysis. It has great featues of allowing users to perform complex analyses and get great insights out of it. Its easy to use and has a great support.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

For new users to the platform without any past experience in geospatial analysis might get overwhelmed with too much stuff. Just the learning and understanding the platform might take some time.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Google Earth Engine has a great data set of geospatial information which is great for any one who wants to visualize and analyse insights from the data set. It offers great tools to work in collaboration and helps make better decisions and problem solving in various fields.

  ### 11. Best 3D map of earth

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Amit P. | Mobile Developer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 16, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

For the last 5 years, I have been using Google Earth in routine life and I say that is the best 3D map of Earth. First, when we load it it will take time but after that in a few steps, all setup is done. it provides good customer support when you use the originating version of it. easy to integrate into another app and everyday use.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

it takes more memory and time to load the first time and some views are not available or not updated every week.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

The Earth Engine software provides easy integration and it is available in a web-based platform making it a more powerful light. i used it for an extensive catalog of satellite imagery to analyze prepose.

  ### 12. Best Way To explore Virtual World

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Sakshi J. | Sales Coordinator, Hospitality, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 07, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Google Earth Engine Is biggest invention for exploring Globe. You can explore the world virtually right here at Google Engine. Being a traveller, exploreral this App serves the best to get information about place, directions and 360 views.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

No significant drawback hence could find anything negative.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Google Earth provides the 3d views of map, the resolution and pixels are HD. With This app one can explore the 360 views of specific place, street, beach anything. Sometimes I enjoy the virtually tours of the place across world.

  ### 13. Truly Worth for environmental assignment🤩

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Vipul V. | Application Development Analyst, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 07, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

What amazed me is the real time data, seriously it helped a lot for me to prepare a eye opener presentation for my team and they also appreciate the work.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Some times data are quite confusing ( not much) to understand, it may be unfriendly for some users who are new to it. But it's not a big deal further research can be done although it will take some extra effort.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

The big challenge for me was to collect some real time data, and I was searching through different websites but in the last I got this tool and seriously it provides me enough data to prepare my presentation and it was really amazing not just for presentation for my personal use too.

  ### 14. Great Educational Tool

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** John C. | Sr. Account Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 26, 2024

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

The data almost feel unlimited.  I can visit places and feel like I've been there.  I can get answers to questions that I would have never been able to.  It's so fun to explore and understand the earth in real time.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

I have yet to experience any issues.  There is a wealth of tools at my disposal that I've barely begun to work on.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It's allowing me to visit, see, and understand parts of the world I could never have experienced before.

  ### 15. A real-time, easy to use, searchable navigational tool

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Gerard L. | Retired, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 09, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Seemles integration with existing apps, easy to navigate with prompts and easy directions.
Easy to implement
Replace GPS with up-to-date maps
Real time notification and prompts
Daily use

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Some info are a bit old, not updated. 
the side bars too clumsy and tend to hide contents
Not sure about customer support, as I haven't call them at all.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Basically replacing GPS
Locating specific locations by name of companies, shops or others.
Good to locate service stations
Great for directions 
Pin-pointing to locations

  ### 16. Best Data set available and free for students

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Daniel L. | Technical Director, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 17, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Its free for students and the data is endless. I can go from high level to low level detail using one API. Its so easy to roll back the clock to see the same area at a different time

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

nothing really so far its been great. I had to learn some coding to get the full use out of it

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

able to show city and town growth areas over a large area and time span.

  ### 17. Google Earth Engine Experiance and review

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Taniya R. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 07, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Google Earth engine is very user friendly helps in reserach analyis like change detection and geospatial analysis. The best part is it is free and covienient to use. Maps of different cases can be viewed and comparision can be performed.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

There is nothing much to dislike about Google Earth Engine however sometimes it is felt that the quality can be enhanced.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I had problem with sourcing satellite imageries and did not find one site that I could relie on for the geospatial data. Google Earth Engine has solved this problem and provides all earth geographic data making research easy and the platform is easy to understand and comfortable to use. No special understanding is required.

  ### 18. Google Earth Engine: A Powerful Tool with a Few Drawbacks

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Manoj  G. | Medical Consultant, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 07, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

It offers users access to a vast catalog of satellite imagery and other geospatial data, as well as a rich library of algorithms for performing geospatial analysis. GEE is scalable, fast, and easy to use, making it a valuable tool for researchers, scientists, and other professionals who need to process and analyze large amounts of geospatial data.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Google Earth Engine requires programming skills, has limited support, and complex pricing.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

In India, GEE is being used to monitor the spread of dengue fever and to identify areas where there is a high risk of outbreaks. This information is being used to educate the public about dengue fever and to target prevention measures.

  ### 19. Google Earth Engine just works

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Brad J. | Property Operations Management, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 09, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Google Earth Engine is flawless and integrates well with your favorite GPS system.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

I don't have any complaints at this time.  Systems works as described and load time is acceptable.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I have been using Google Earth for sometimes and without complaints.  Of course there are some locations that are not updated as frequently but the majority of use there are no issues and updates are acceptable.

  ### 20. GEE - Unleashing the Power of the Earth at Your Fingertips!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** AMIN S. | Researcher, Research, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 23, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

As a researcher navigating the vast landscape of Earth observation data, GEE has become my trusty companion, unraveling the secrets of our planet with unprecedented ease and efficiency. One of the most enchanting features is the ability to script and automate complex analyses effortlessly.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Limited offline access and resource intensiveness.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Analyze temperature trends, precipitation patterns, and other climate variables.

  ### 21. Powerful Tool for Geospatial Analysis

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Amol S. | Assistant Professor, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 09, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

The ability of parallel processing considerably reduces computational time for big data analysis. Moreover, could cloud-based repository provides a good platform to collaborate easily worldwide.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

GEE requires a prior knowledge of coding in python or java which can be troublesome for non coders.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Currently, I am using GEE to carry out landuse and landcover mapping of landslide affected mountainous regions of northern India.

  ### 22. Helping in deep Research

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Anubhav O. | Associate Software Engineer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 07, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Personally, what I like best about Google Earth Engine is the ability to see various geographic area, its really astounding feature.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Lack of quality support and high pricing sometimes.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Whenever I need to do geospatial analysis, Google Earth Engine is my go-to tool.

  ### 23. Powerful Geographical Data Analysis and Research Tool

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Munavvar M. | Founder, Marketing and Advertising, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 20, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Support App integration, Python and Javascript for data analysis and processing, vector based map and weather map with timestamp, that is cool.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Limit in Its Max Pixel Value, unable to export large data.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Helps to make Marketing decision with geographical data analysis. Helps to create Disaster Management, Food Security, Illegal Mining detection (machine learning model).

  ### 24. Google earth for map creation

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Melissa C. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 11, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

A fantastic app that lets you explore how things have changed over time through photos and locations you can visit virtually. It works on both mobile and desktop devices.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Virtual tours could be improved in the future with clearer images as you zoom in, live locations from satellites, and sounds.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Making it easier and more efficient to process large geospatial datasets. GEE's cloud-based platform and parallel processing capabilities make it possible to process large datasets quickly and easily. This is important because geospatial datasets are becoming increasingly large and complex.

  ### 25. Better Tool ever used untill date-Google Earth Engine

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Amit A. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 07, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Accessibility: GEE is accessible via a web browser, making it easy for users to access and work with geospatial data from anywhere with an internet connection.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Learning Curve: For beginners, GEE can have a steep learning curve, especially for those new to coding and geospatial analysis. The JavaScript-based coding environment and the complexity of geospatial data can be challenging to grasp initially.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

We use Google Earth Engine to assess the environmental impact of development projects, such as infrastructure construction, mining, or urban expansion. They can analyze land cover changes & deforestation

  ### 26. Very interesting and informative

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Jordan V. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 09, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

It's a rare tool that inspires wonder and awe at the size and scope of the world as well as connecting us to one another in this small world.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

I don't like pins for ads for businesses, but I would like information about interesting sites I could see.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Shipping and receiving issues

  ### 27. Google Earth Review

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Lidia Z. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 16, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Google earth is great at giving precision location services and is intuitive to use!

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

I would love for more dynami updates to locations and features of the tool

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Providing precise location tools and training for our Department and team.

  ### 28. Best Google app ever

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Midhun P. | Penetration Tester, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 10, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

We can locate any place from anywhere, the details are better than other vendors.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Ofcourse this is a powerful service but unfortunately sometimes it takes some time to show the result

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I believe the team really dedicated to fix all the issues.

  ### 29. Great software

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Nick W. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 07, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

I like how easy the software is to learn.  There are a lot of resources available for new users looking to be brought up to speed on this platform.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

You HAVE to know Javascript and Python to code on this program.  Without the prior knowledge you will be lost in the system.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Cloud softwar processing makes things very fast and responsive.  There is also over 900 geospatial datasets to pick from....lots of options.

  ### 30. How Google Earth helps exploring power.

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Srinidhi S. | Clinical data manager , Research, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 08, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

It's scalability and cost effectiveness, easy to use.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

There is nothing such that disliking the earth engine.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It helped in monitoring and comparising the climate and also provide data on mapping water resources.

  ### 31. the best mapping of geo planatary scale data

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Vijay K. | Architect, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 08, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

The catalog and platform are very intuitive to begin with and it does have exploratory a/c for beginners

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Its not an immediate peak inside kind of but takes its own review time by google to get access post registration

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

to gain insights for visually have a view of the data about traffic conditions so as to devise some modelling of how we should built future connectivity mobility using this data

  ### 32. One of the best Tools ever used until date

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Sivaraj  C. | Sr.Automation Engineer, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 07, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

We use Google Earth Engine to assess the environmental impact of development projects, such as infrastructure construction, mining, or urban expansion. They can analyze land cover changes & deforestation

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

There is noting much to dislike the tool

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Earth Engine enables users to perform temporal analyses by easily accessing and comparing data over time. This is critical for studying long-term environmental changes, such as climate trends, deforestation rates, and agricultural productivity.

  ### 33. Super

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Ankur S. | BIM Architect, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 24, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

is very useful to recognise the development of specific area on Earch

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

it uses lots of internet data
google can make more data efficient

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

we can check the past and present development od such specific location of earth

  ### 34. Google earth engine review

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Heena K. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** December 21, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Maps can be seen clearly in 3D view. Polygon and points can be marked and can be exported to other softwares

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Everything is best in export but only fact is it cannot export directly as shapefile.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Helps me tpo identify landuse and location for all areas

  ### 35. Google earth engine is good webapp which is a computing platform

**Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Ashwin  H. | Cloud Associate - QA, Information Technology and Services, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 12, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

These support javascript and easy to use as well

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

There are no libraries present for some of the problems

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Easy to use computing platform for location intelligence

  ### 36. Great for Satellite Imagery Analysis

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 08, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

It allows us to conduct geospatial analysis at scale, making it easier to make data-backed decisions.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

There is nothing that I don't like about Google Earth Engine. Will update this section if I find any issues.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It's real-time and historical imagery (timelapse) helps monitor and assess environmental changes and encourages us (as a company) to become carbon neutral.

  ### 37. One of the best tool to use

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Muhammad N. | Full Stack Developer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 12, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Google Earth Engine making it super easy to create impactful presentations and do research analysis. Its user friendliness and convenience for comparing maps is just great.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Can't find anything to dislike; the UX is really great.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Google Earth Engine is great for studying environment stuff, like tracking climate change and its effects on natural resources.

  ### 38. Pretty cool

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Vee A. | Vet Assistant, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 12, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

If you have ever wanted to take a look around with zero risk this is it.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

The only bummer is that it isn't necessarily always up to date but it's a good idea of what Earth is if you have been curious.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Giving me a better idea of how big the earth really is

  ### 39. Great tool for mapping and trends!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Ben S. | Account Executive, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 09, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

It allows me to easily map out areas and its a powerful geospatial tool!

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

It can be a little hard to learn at first but it gets easier after time.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Google Earth Engine is a powerful geospatial analysis platform that addresses our problems with big data handeling, remote sensing analysis, algorythm development and more!

  ### 40. Nice tool to do Geospatial analysis

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Pranay C. | Software Engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 08, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

There are options available regarding interaction of the tool with client libraries. It is very helpful in doing Geospatial analysis.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Nothing as such, still exploring various options available on the tool.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It is very helpful for analysing environment related stuffs. Like how global climate is changing and it's impact on nature and it's resources.

  ### 41. Great tool, unique, easy to use

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Vladimir C. | Business Owner, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 09, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Very easy to use, a low learning curve. Very intuitive. Fast performance and easy integrations.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

In some cases could be challenging to integrate with code. Documentation helps a lot, be sure to read it.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Integration with in the project. Providing needed functionality, without investing in own development. Save a lot of time.

  ### 42. Handful of insightful data

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in International Trade and Development | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 11, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Amazing design, easy of use, plethora of cataloged data straight from satellites

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

The opinionated approach of the software and restricted use cases

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

For a geophysics and geoscientist it helps get a base understanding of the knowledge. Moreover it is very insightful to understand geographies when we are working with complex trades.

  ### 43. Nice

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Deborah  U. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 09, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

I like how easy it is to use and the analysis-ready format of their data. As well as how easy it is to integrate it with other workflows;

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

I actually don't have anything I don't like about Google Earth Engine

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I was using it for a prototype for a hackthon competition.

  ### 44. It helps to improve business efficiency!

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Ryo. Y. | Account Executive, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 13, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

The UI is easy to use and has been very helpful in improving operational efficiency.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

I like it very much, especially because there is nothing difficult to use!

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I hope it is helping to improve the overall operational efficiency of the department and visualize the data.

  ### 45. Google earth engine

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** William M. | Professor, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 07, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

My favorite thing about google earth engine is the easiness of use of the software.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

To be honest I can not think of one issue or thing I dislike about google earth engine.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It creates an easy way to locate various places that are essential to our business needs.

  ### 46. GOOGLE EARTH ENGINE

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Kristy G. | realtor, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 09, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Google Earth Engine allows you to collect current data on georeferenced images.  It gives a  more realistic approach.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

I'm still learning this tool and currently do not have any dislikes.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

This tool is used for research purposes and gives an artificial intelligence approach in terms of geographic studies.

  ### 47. A Comprehensive Review of Google Earth Engine

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Vinay A. | Technical Consultant, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 07, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

It has been instrumental in monitoring deforestation, water resources, climate trends, and other critical areas, free of cost

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Internet Dependence, Data Privacy and Security

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

an invaluable tool for researchers, environmentalists, policymakers, and a wide range of professionals seeking to make informed decisions based on geospatial data.

  ### 48. Google Earth Engine  review

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Dipesh T. | VP, Computer Software, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 07, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

it is ease to use has the features that we need and is easy to integrate and easy to implement and customer support is good.

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

nothing as of now, hope it remains like this.

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

helped my client to improve the performance of the project.

  ### 49. Google Earth Engine- beautiful discovery by Google

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Subha B. | Growth Marketing Associate, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 07, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

The timelapse feature with satellite view from space

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

It's lagging sometimes while zooming some places

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It gives a detailed geographical view of a place from some previous years till 2023 which can be considered by many researchers for historical artifacts & monuments.

  ### 50. Google earth engine ---Geography

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Pradeep A. | Media Consultant, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** November 10, 2023

**What do you like best about Google Earth Engine?**

Larger Data sets which helps to find spefic solutions. Quick anlysis which saves time

**What do you dislike about Google Earth Engine?**

Technology limitation of Java scrpit and Phytom awareness and confusing pricing model..Support some times not upto mark

**What problems is Google Earth Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Map navigation effectiveness with GPS assitance for more clarity



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## Google Earth Engine Features
**Reports**
- Reports Interface
- Steps to Answer
- Graphs and Charts
- Score Cards
- Dashboards

**Cartography**
- Map Design
- Vector Mapping 
- Data Visualization
- Overlaying

**Analysis**
- Predictive Analysis
- Distance Analysis 
- Spatial Analysis
- Data Stream

**Reporting**
- Data Transformation
- WYSIWYG Design
- API Integrations

**Self Service **
- Calculated Fields
- Data Column Filtering
- Data Discovery
- Search
- Collaboration / Workflow
- Automodeling

**Advanced Analytics**
- Predictive Analytics
- Data Visualization
- Big Data Services

**Building Reports**
- Data Transformation
- Data Modeling
- WYSIWYG Report Design
- Integration APIs

**Platform**
- Mobile User Support
- Customization 
- User, Role, and Access Management
- Internationalization
- Sandbox / Test Environments
- Performance and Reliability
- Breadth of Partner Applications

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