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Compare Esri ArcGIS and PostGIS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$$$ per year/per user
No pricing available
Esri ArcGIS
Star Rating
(532)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$$$ per year/per user
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Star Rating
(14)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Esri ArcGIS excels in data visualization with a score of 9.0, particularly highlighting its robust cartography features like Map Design and Vector Mapping, which allow for intricate and visually appealing maps. In contrast, PostGIS, while strong in data capture and storage, received a lower score of 7.3 in data visualization, indicating it may not be as user-friendly for creating visually compelling maps.
- Reviewers mention that PostGIS shines in data manipulation and buffer zone queries, scoring 9.4, which allows users to perform complex spatial queries efficiently. Esri ArcGIS, while also capable, scored slightly lower in this area, indicating that PostGIS may be the better choice for users needing advanced spatial analysis capabilities.
- G2 users highlight the ease of use of PostGIS, with a score of 9.8, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a straightforward GIS solution. In comparison, Esri ArcGIS scored 7.3, suggesting that its interface may be more complex and less intuitive for new users.
- Users on G2 report that Esri ArcGIS has a more comprehensive reporting interface, scoring 8.2, which includes features like dashboards and scorecards that are beneficial for business intelligence. However, PostGIS, with fewer total reviews, may lack some of these advanced reporting features, making it less suitable for users focused on detailed reporting.
- Reviewers mention that Esri ArcGIS has a strong support system with a quality of support score of 8.1, which is crucial for businesses that may require assistance during implementation. In contrast, PostGIS, while having a good community, may not offer the same level of dedicated support, which could be a drawback for users needing immediate help.
- Users say that both products have strong capabilities in spatial analysis, with Esri ArcGIS scoring 9.3 and PostGIS scoring 9.4. However, PostGIS's open-source nature allows for greater customization and flexibility, which some users find advantageous for specific project needs, while Esri ArcGIS may offer more out-of-the-box solutions.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Esri ArcGIS
ArcGIS Online Subscription Plan Information
$$$
per year/per user
- Plans are renewed on a yearly basis.
- Technical Support is included as part of the subscription.
- Service credits are consumed when you use certain services in Esri's cloud, such as geocoding, hosted feature or tile services, or spatial analysis.
PostGIS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Esri ArcGIS
Free Trial is available
PostGIS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
440
9.7
6
Ease of Use
7.3
441
9.8
7
Ease of Setup
7.3
129
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.5
125
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
407
8.9
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
119
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
424
10.0
6
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
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Self Service
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
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Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Data Management
9.0
120
9.7
6
8.7
127
9.7
6
9.0
128
9.4
6
9.0
132
7.3
5
Map Creation
8.6
110
8.0
5
8.9
117
9.4
6
9.0
130
9.2
6
8.8
127
Not enough data
Analysis
9.2
125
9.4
6
8.5
108
Not enough data
7.9
70
Not enough data
Cartography
9.1
57
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
9.0
54
Not enough data
9.3
55
Not enough data
Analysis
8.4
48
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
9.3
53
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
Reporting
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Esri ArcGIS and PostGIS are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
Esri ArcGIS is categorized as Location Intelligence
PostGIS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Esri ArcGIS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PostGIS
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
Government Administration
15.6%
Higher Education
9.6%
Environmental Services
9.6%
Civil Engineering
9.4%
Utilities
6.1%
Other
49.6%
Information Technology and Services
28.6%
Utilities
14.3%
Automotive
14.3%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
7.1%
Telecommunications
7.1%
Other
28.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Esri ArcGIS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sarah R.
Verified User in Higher Education
I like the interface that GIS uses. Specifically the Desktop version (I mainly use ArcMap10.2, and ArcCatalog,). I find Arc products to be very consistent, and as such, I feel comfortable using the various software in different situations. Its is also...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Samuel S.
Verified User in Design
To use GIS, you need to take a class with Dana Tomlin to get it (lucky that I did). Also without the use of Arcpy, running complex tasks with Model Builder is awful.
PostGIS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Automotive
PostGIS gives hundreds of functions to explore, manipulate and analyze geographical data as well as detailed documentation. That's what I like the best about it.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
U cant use a full of esri services u are using before
Sarah R.
Verified User in Higher Education
I like the interface that GIS uses. Specifically the Desktop version (I mainly use ArcMap10.2, and ArcCatalog,). I find Arc products to be very consistent, and as such, I feel comfortable using the various software in different situations. Its is also...
Verified User in Automotive
PostGIS gives hundreds of functions to explore, manipulate and analyze geographical data as well as detailed documentation. That's what I like the best about it.
Samuel S.
Verified User in Design
To use GIS, you need to take a class with Dana Tomlin to get it (lucky that I did). Also without the use of Arcpy, running complex tasks with Model Builder is awful.
Verified User in Internet
U cant use a full of esri services u are using before
Discussions
Where can I learn more about the technical details of ArcGIS Pro?
2 comments
Official Response from Esri ArcGIS
For more technical information on ArcGIS Pro.Read more
what is price of the software
2 comments
MG
This depends on the product you would like to purchase. For more information please refer to this product page....Read more
Where can I learn more about options for software developers?
1 comment
Official Response from Esri ArcGIS
The software development tools that Esri has to offer.Read more
PostGIS has no discussions with answers
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