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Esri ArcGIS vs QGIS Comparison (2026)

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QGIS

Overview

ArcGIS by Esri is an integrated suite of geographic information system (GIS) software, providing a compliant platform for spatial analysis, data management, and mapping, with ArcGIS Online offering a web-based solution accessible anywhere, anytime for the creation & sharing of 3D map visualizations

QGIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS) application, licensed under the GNU and supports various vector, raster, and database formats and and projections without converting to an internal or common format.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

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Pricing

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  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

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Free

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.6

508

5

4

3

2

1

325

158

19

3

3

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
78%
would recommend this app

4.5

100

5

4

3

2

1

59

35

4

0

2

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
86%
would recommend this app

Pros

“Reliability & Scalability Over Time: Despite the evolving technology landscape, the core GIS framework has remained resilient, enabling seamless integration between local government databases, CAD files, and regional spatial data infrastructures.”
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Paolo O.

Gis developer

“Civil Protection & Emergency Response: In civil protection scenarios, ArcGIS enables precise risk mapping, hazard modeling (such as flood and seismic vulnerability assessments), and real-time situational awareness during emergency management operations.”
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Paolo O.

Gis developer

“Even offline, Field Maps lets crews capture data in remote corners of Malawi and sync back, though the real-time interactive dashboards are what win bids.”
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Keith K.

Engineering Surveyor

Pros

“It offers a wide range of capabilities for spatial data analysis and visualization.”
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Sandra G.

Phd Student

“It also allows you to download satellite images with no need to download them from external sites, and to process them automatically, saving the user time and effort.”
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hamza s.

researcher

“I use it in my work mainly to locate an area where a new company building is intended to be established in order to know the access spans to the site and the water availability .”
AV

Alexandre V.

sales

Cons

“ArcGIS presents a steep learning curve, demanding hardware requirements, and a high total cost of ownership. While its capabilities are unmatched, the software can feel overly complex and resource-intensive for small teams or users who only require basic mapping functionality.”
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Paolo O.

Gis developer

“The licensing model is expensive, especially when factoring in add-on extensions (like Spatial Analyst or Network Analyst) and cloud credits for ArcGIS Online.”
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Paolo O.

Gis developer

“It’s not a dealbreaker, but it forces careful packaging of offline projects, and I’ve had field crews lose an afternoon of edits because a sync failed.”
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Keith K.

Engineering Surveyor

Cons

“In computers where the user doesn't have power over custom downloads it can be a hassle.”
RA

Rita A.

research technician

“The opensource nature of the product led to a lack of overall support and compatibility.”
CS

Cooper S.

Architectural Historian

“The design of the software is rough around the edges and not as appealing as other GIS software.”
RA

Rita A.

research technician

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  • Last review14 days ago
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  • Last reviewa year ago

Key features

  • Total features135
  • 3D Imaging
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Ad hoc Query
  • Ad hoc Reporting
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Asset Lifecycle Management
  • Asset Tracking
  • Barcoding/RFID
  • Behavioral Analytics
  • Benchmarking
  • Bus Mileage Optimization
  • Census Data Integration
  • Chatbot
  • Check-in/Check-out
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Color Codes/Icons
  • Communication Management
  • Cost Tracking
  • Customer Segmentation
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Forms
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Dashboard
  • Dashboard Creation
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Collection
  • Data Connectors
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Management
  • Data Mapping
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Transformation
  • Data Visualization
  • Database Support
  • Deep Learning
  • Demographic Data
  • Depreciation Management
  • Dispatch Management
  • Disposal Management
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Driver Logs
  • Driver Management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Equipment Management
  • Equipment Tracking
  • Facility Asset Management
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Fixed Route Management
  • For Sales Teams/Organizations
  • Forecasting
  • GPS
  • Geocoding
  • Geofencing
  • Geographic Maps
  • Geolocation
  • Geotargeting
  • Heatmaps
  • Historical Reporting
  • IT Asset Tracking
  • Image Management
  • Internet Mapping
  • Interoperability
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Labeling
  • Location Tracking
  • Maintenance Management
  • Maintenance Scheduling
  • Map Creation
  • Map Sharing
  • Metadata Management
  • Mileage Tracking
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile App
  • Monitoring
  • Multi-Language
  • Multi-Location
  • Multiple Data Sources
  • Multiple Route Support
  • Order Management
  • Paratransit Management
  • Performance Management
  • Performance Metrics
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Profitability Analysis
  • Publishing/Sharing
  • Real Time Simulation
  • Real-Time Analytics
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Reminders
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Reservations Management
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Route Optimization
  • Routing
  • Scheduling
  • Scorecards
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Self Service Data Preparation
  • Service Request Management
  • Single Sign On
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Status Tracking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Tagging
  • Task Management
  • Task Scheduling
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Trade Area Analysis
  • Trend Analysis
  • Trend/Problem Indicators
  • User Management
  • Visual Analytics
  • Website Integration
  • Widgets
  • Work Order Management
  • Workflow Automation
  • Workflow Management
  • Total features18
  • 3D Imaging
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Ad hoc Query
  • Ad hoc Reporting
  • Alerts/Escalation
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Asset Lifecycle Management
  • Asset Tracking
  • Barcoding/RFID
  • Behavioral Analytics
  • Benchmarking
  • Bus Mileage Optimization
  • Census Data Integration
  • Chatbot
  • Check-in/Check-out
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Color Codes/Icons
  • Communication Management
  • Cost Tracking
  • Customer Segmentation
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Forms
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Dashboard
  • Dashboard Creation
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Collection
  • Data Connectors
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Management
  • Data Mapping
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Transformation
  • Data Visualization
  • Database Support
  • Deep Learning
  • Demographic Data
  • Depreciation Management
  • Dispatch Management
  • Disposal Management
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Driver Logs
  • Driver Management
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Equipment Management
  • Equipment Tracking
  • Facility Asset Management
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Fixed Route Management
  • For Sales Teams/Organizations
  • Forecasting
  • GPS
  • Geocoding
  • Geofencing
  • Geographic Maps
  • Geolocation
  • Geotargeting
  • Heatmaps
  • Historical Reporting
  • IT Asset Tracking
  • Image Management
  • Internet Mapping
  • Interoperability
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Labeling
  • Location Tracking
  • Maintenance Management
  • Maintenance Scheduling
  • Map Creation
  • Map Sharing
  • Metadata Management
  • Mileage Tracking
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile App
  • Monitoring
  • Multi-Language
  • Multi-Location
  • Multiple Data Sources
  • Multiple Route Support
  • Order Management
  • Paratransit Management
  • Performance Management
  • Performance Metrics
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Profitability Analysis
  • Publishing/Sharing
  • Real Time Simulation
  • Real-Time Analytics
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Reminders
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Reservations Management
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • Route Optimization
  • Routing
  • Scheduling
  • Scorecards
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Self Service Data Preparation
  • Service Request Management
  • Single Sign On
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Status Tracking
  • Strategic Planning
  • Tagging
  • Task Management
  • Task Scheduling
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Trade Area Analysis
  • Trend Analysis
  • Trend/Problem Indicators
  • User Management
  • Visual Analytics
  • Website Integration
  • Widgets
  • Work Order Management
  • Workflow Automation
  • Workflow Management

Integrations

  • Total integrations1
  • AutoCAD
  • Total integrationsN/A
  • AutoCAD