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At a Glance
Global Mapper
Global Mapper
Star Rating
(30)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $700.00 With One-Time Purchase
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Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro
Star Rating
(377)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Google Earth Pro excels in data visualization, with a score of 9.0, allowing for stunning 3D representations of geographic data, while Global Mapper, with a score of 8.7, offers solid visualization but lacks some of the immersive features that Google Earth Pro provides.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Earth Pro is easier to use, scoring 8.9 in ease of use, which is beneficial for small businesses looking for quick adoption, whereas Global Mapper's score of 7.8 indicates a steeper learning curve, particularly for new users.
  • G2 users highlight that Google Earth Pro's data capture capabilities are robust, scoring 8.8, making it ideal for users needing to gather and analyze geographic data efficiently, while Global Mapper, with a score of 8.7, offers similar features but may not be as intuitive for beginners.
  • Users on G2 report that Google Earth Pro shines in map creation, particularly in geocoding with a score of 8.6, which is crucial for users needing accurate location data, while Global Mapper lacks in this area, not providing the same level of geocoding functionality.
  • Reviewers say that both products have comparable quality of support, each scoring 8.2, but users mention that Google Earth Pro's community and resources are more extensive, providing better assistance for troubleshooting and learning.
  • Users report that Google Earth Pro's product direction is viewed positively at 8.6, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement, while Global Mapper's score of 7.4 suggests that users may have concerns about its future development and feature enhancements.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Global Mapper
Global Mapper
Starting at $700.00
With One-Time Purchase
Browse all 2 pricing plans
Google Earth Pro
No pricing available
Free Trial
Global Mapper
Free Trial is available
Google Earth Pro
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
26
9.0
313
Ease of Use
7.8
25
8.9
313
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.7
50
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.9
44
Quality of Support
8.2
22
8.2
227
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.7
34
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
27
8.6
311
Features by Category
Data Management
8.7
5
8.8
149
8.3
5
8.2
140
7.7
5
8.1
143
8.7
5
8.9
160
Map Creation
Not enough data
8.6
141
Not enough data
8.0
130
8.0
5
8.4
153
7.7
5
8.0
138
Analysis
8.0
5
8.5
143
Not enough data
8.4
141
Feature Not Available
8.3
129
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Global Mapper
Global Mapper
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro
Global Mapper and Google Earth Pro are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
Global Mapper
Global Mapper is categorized as Drone Analytics
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Global Mapper
Global Mapper
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.7%
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
42.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.5%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro
Civil Engineering
12.2%
Construction
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Architecture & Planning
5.2%
Environmental Services
4.4%
Other
65.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Global Mapper
Global Mapper
Most Helpful Favorable Review
FM
Farzain M.
Verified User in Oil & Energy

The ability to look at massive elevation data regardless of delivery format quickly and analyze a profile on the fly; makes Global Mapper our goto routing product. The 3d views allows for a great visual reference at the same time. Being able to drape...

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.

Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mahmoud o.
MO
Mahmoud o.
Verified User in Civil Engineering

Due to my experience as an engineer, this tool helps me a lot. Different projects need a lot of site information while you don't have the luxury of time to check it on spot hence google earth becomes the most convenient tool. It helps locate building,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in E-Learning

Some of the capabilities are awkward, and the movements of the Earth can be nauseating. Some of these features can be changed, but it seems difficult to figure out what works best.

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Discussions
Global Mapper
Global Mapper Discussions
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Global Mapper has no discussions with answers
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro Discussions
What software can I use as a complement to Google Earth?
2 comments
Terri D.
TD
It really depends on what you want to do with Google Earth in relation to other software. I have found that Google Earth does not always work well on cell...Read more
How can i download the satellite data ?
1 comment
Justin N.
JN
If it is possible to download high resolution georeferenced images of Google Earth maps, Google Maps, Bing Maps, DigitalGlobe, Yandex, Yahoo! Maps,...Read more
how i can make this app easier to open?
1 comment
Eber C.
EC
Maybe make sure you do not have many objects in "My Sites", since they will load by default every time you open Google Earth Pro. On the other hand, you...Read more