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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ArcGIS

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AEsri in Redlands, California offers ArcGIS, a geographic information system.

    $100

    per year

    Pricing
    ArcGIS
    Editions & Modules
    Viewer
    $100
    per year
    ArcGIS for Personal Use
    $100
    per year
    ArcGIS for Student Use
    $100
    per year
    Editor
    $200
    per year
    Field Worker
    $350
    per year
    Creator
    $500
    per year
    GIS Professional Basic
    $700
    per year
    GIS Professional Basic
    2,750
    per year
    GIS Professional Advanced
    3,800
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ArcGIS
    Free Trial
    No
    Free/Freemium Version
    No
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    No
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    ArcGIS
    Considered Both Products
    Esri
    Chose ArcGIS
    N/A, I have not used any other tools like ArcGIS. While I know Tableau does a lot of the same things, I cannot compare the two.
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    We would export circuit models used in Windmil to an AutoCAD drawing to print paper maps. This is nothing in comparison to what ArcGis is capable of.
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    I haven't used any other software similar to GIS.
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    My students love the "drop" feature in Google Maps, but besides that it truly doesn't compare. I love that you can add, delete, or change layers to this map to better understand its larger affect. There are many more ways to manipulate maps on ArcGIS than on Google Maps. I can …
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    To be honest, there isn't really any competition to ArcGIS, while there are smaller applications such as QGIS, they are not enterprise. Meaning that they might do onething well, but not at a enterprise level. Other applications such as Google Maps API, and Mapbox, is just …
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    I was working with this software fore more than 10 years. I learned ArcGIS at University and I believed this software to be essential in the management of GIS. It was before I tried QGIS. I regret my purchase by the expensive cost, the complex method to licencing and the weak …
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    These alternatives to ArcGIS have one thing in common - they are all generally more user-friendly, and they all lack the capability of ArcGIS. ArcGIS can do most anything geographically-related, while these other products do one or two things very well. For instance, ArcGIS's …
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    ArcGIS is the only tool we have the geocodes addressed on premises without sending data over the internet. We could have explored that option with Spotfire but it was out of our price range. I also tried to do this manually using PostgreSQL which also has a free implementation …
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    Much better than any other similar product in the market.
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    None of the competing products we use are listed - we use Hexagon Digital Cartography Studio, ENVI, and MapServer. These products fill gaps or are open source alternatives sought by clients.
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    I am more familiar with ArcGIS and therefore, in some ways, I find it more intuitive to use than Spotfire. ArcGIS is more of a fundamental GIS system where as Spotfire incorporates additional tools like data graphing. ArcGIS was best for our research projects because we were …
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    ArcGIS is way more useful, especially in terms of bringing in non-ACS data. However, if we are in a rush, sometimes our firm will just make Social Explorer maps to easily get the point across. It's not really a comparison, though, and ESRI definitely has the field on lock …
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    ESRI is really the only serious GIS software we have used in the last 27 years. AutoCAD did/does have some GIS capabilities. Less expensive versions of ACAD were available that could have in the past been used to do GIS on the cheap. Other than ACAD, we have seen other …
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    I have used other free use GIS programs and even some online apps but none can compare to the amount of functionality as ArcGIS. ArcGIS has all the features and ease of use to manage and look at data that most programs lack.
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    More powerful tool which has much more functionality
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    There is a reason why ArcGIS and Esri is still a leader in the spatial data industry. Their tools are irreplaceable, though many other mapping companies are taking the technology further and enabling their maps to be better seen or used on a web-based platform or browser. …
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    ArcGIS and QGIS have a lot of similarities between their products. Where ArcGIS stands out is with their online version of their software. ArcGIS's online solution will pair up with your on-prem solution to offer a fully synchronized system. I wasn't able to duplicate the …
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    ArcGIS does not have some of the geologic data mapping capabilities and tuning capabilities of Geographix, but in almost every other way, from map quality, manipulation of map properties, speed, and ease of use, I find ArcGIS far superior.
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    I find ArcGIS to be more consistent and reliable.
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    In my opinion ArcGIS is the most comprehensive geographic information system program in the world, select it over QGIS because it contains all the tools for a proper planning of the territory. arcgis offers the best geo-statistics tools, automated cartography, maps …
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    ArcGIS is overall a better program than most of the competitors. It is generally more user-friendly, has better displays, and more customization than other programs. It is especially useful in the geosciences and workplace settings, where data can be seamlessly shared among …
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    I have used the GVSIG software, but I decided to stay with ArcGIS because it seems more complete and functional. With ArcGIS I have many more analysis tools, such as Arc toolbox. The management of statistics within the software seems great, as well as the possibility of …
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    Select ArcGIS because it is a work tool for professional recognition of experts linked to the geography and planning of the territory.
    It is a very complete program because it allows you to debug content, georeference, analyze content, and cartography design. It is the best …
    Incentivized
    Chose ArcGIS
    ArcGIS is more robust than QGIS, but often slower and more memory intensive. QGIS is also free, while providing at least 90% of the functionality. Although it might be difficult to get used to the interface differences between the two programs, QGIS is a worthy competitor …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    94%
    Would buy again
    16 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    13 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    17 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    92%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    87%
    Implementation went as expected
    13 Answers
    Best Alternatives
    ArcGIS
    Small Businesses
    Google Maps API
    Score9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Google Maps API
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Google Maps API
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ArcGIS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (40 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (12 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ArcGIS
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Esri
    I'm very grateful to be able to use it, and I have a master's degree with a focus in Geospatial Analysis. There can be a bit of a learning curve, and I try to build user-friendly ways for volunteers to see & collect data. Meanwhile, if a colleague is less confident with building such a system, it may be more difficult for them to implement.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Esri
    • Enterprise GIS - multi-user, multi-versioned geodatabase access through a host of apps and web tools really help people stay connected to data.
    • Cartography - fantastic control and customization available with the ability to automate workflows.
    • Training - tons of training videos, seminars, and other learning materials are easily accessed. The help documentation is superb.
    • Ability to manage an organization through dashboards is extremely helpful.
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    Cons
    Esri
    • There is a steep learning curve for ArcGIS users.
    • It takes a lot of computing power for ArcGIS, as it can't be installed on every computer.
    • At times, tools can be outdated and there are many similar competitors making more web-based tools that can replace ArcGIS.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Esri
    Simply because the program deserves it. It seems to me that it is a fundamental tool for the storage, analysis, and interpretation of medium and large-scale phenomena, unmanageable with traditional engineering software. Its versatility in the handling of the different "layers" with which the data is handled and interpolation tools, make this software a powerful ally both for companies and for the educational part of the universities.
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    Usability
    Esri
    Once set up, the tools are extremely easy to use. I had a staff member develop a tool for field data collection, that included an external and internal dashboards to monitor progress in days. The field workers that collected the data, barely knew how to use a computer, and within minutes they could use the application that was configured for them.
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    Support Rating
    Esri
    Unlike other platforms (ex: EMSI), there is no "help desk" new users can easily call into for troubleshooting or errors, and so you have to spend LOTS of time trying workarounds. This is also because the help center blog posts are usually pretty confusing, and many times do not include images or videos to help you along. Any such changes would be immensely useful!
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    Alternatives Considered
    Esri
    My students love the "drop" feature in Google Maps, but besides that it truly doesn't compare. I love that you can add, delete, or change layers to this map to better understand its larger affect. There are many more ways to manipulate maps on ArcGIS than on Google Maps. I can also add personal details and information if I want to create a specific map, something that I am unable to do with Google
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Esri
    • ArcGIS saves us countless hours of manual paperwork by allowing us to conduct inspections in the field.
    • Due to the high upfront costs, the ROI will definitely take longer than other competing products
    • The PDF export feature allows us to share our maps with the public while maintaining control of the data associated with the map.
    Incentivized
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