Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software

Geographic Information Systems

What is Geographic Information Systems Software?

Geographic Information System (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data.

Common Features

  • Mobile
  • High Quality Maps
  • Geospatial Technology
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Data Visualization GIS
  • Map Manipulation
  • Geo Coding
  • Map Customization
  • 3D Visuals
  • Imaging and Production
  • Data Integration GIS

Top Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software

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Products: 6
Next Award: Mar 2025

Top Geographic Information Systems Software 2024

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Composite Score
8.0 /10
CX Score
8.1 /10

ArcGIS is your first step toward better, smarter decision making and a more efficient organization. Just about every problem and situation has a location aspect. Unlock the power of location with ArcGIS.

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Pros

  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Respectful
  • Effective Service
Caliper Corporation

Maptitude GIS

Composite Score
8.0 /10
CX Score
8.0 /10

Maptitude Geographic Information System (GIS) software gives you the tools, maps, and demographic data you need to analyze and understand how geography affects you and your business. Every day you have to contend with spreadsheets and databases filled with vast amounts of customer, employee, sales, facility, and territory data.

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Pros

  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features
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Mapbox

Mapbox

Composite Score
8.0 /10
CX Score
7.9 /10

Mapbox is the location platform for developers, providing a complete suite of mapping and location services including global map data, real-time traffic, geocoding and address search, and routing and directions for navigation. Build with Mapbox APIs and SDKs across platforms, from web to mobile to embedded systems. Highly performant, customizable, and scalable, Mapbox services are trusted by companies across industries spanning logistics, business intelligence, consumer apps and beyond.

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Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Fair
  • Reliable
  • Unique Features
Badge Winner
Composite Score
7.7 /10
CX Score
7.8 /10

Hexagon’s Geospatial division creates solutions that deliver a 5D smart digital reality with insight into what was, what is, what could be, what should be, and ultimately, what will be. Our core strategy is to help nations, cities, and sites embrace a smart digital reality.

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Pros

  • Respectful
  • Trustworthy
  • Caring
  • Effective Service
Badge Winner
Badge Winner
Autodesk Inc

AutoCAD Map 3D

Composite Score
7.6 /10
CX Score
7.8 /10

Incorporate geographic information system and CAD data with an industry-specific toolset for GIS and 3D mapping.

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Pros

  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Fair
  • Efficient Service
General Electric

Smallworld GIS

Composite Score
6.3 /10
CX Score
6.7 /10

This revolutionary, object-oriented, database-driven product provides a powerful, consistent architecture at the heart of many applications, such as those used for planning electric, gas and water distribution systems, designing telecommunications networks and evaluating strategic market opportunities.

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Pros

  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service
  • Saves Time
  • Respectful

Cons

  • Charges for Enhancements

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eSpatial Inc

eSpatial

Composite Score
7.4 /10
CX Score
7.7 /10

eSpatial is engineered for the enterprise and designed for the user. We believe mapping should be fast, easy and powerful. With our cloud-based mapping software, you can easily upload, visualize, and analyze multiple layers of data.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
Blue Marble Geographics

Global Mapper

Composite Score
7.4 /10
CX Score
7.9 /10

Global Mapper is a cutting-edge GIS software application that provides both novice and experienced geospatial professionals with a comprehensive array of spatial data visualization, editing, analysis, and presentation tools, with access to an unparalleled list of data formats.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
Composite Score
7.4 /10
CX Score
7.5 /10

A complete, desktop mapping solution for the geographic information system (GIS) analyst to manage, analyze, visualize, and publish location-based data

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy
Golden Software

Surfer

Composite Score
7.2 /10
CX Score
7.4 /10

You work hard gathering your data. Don’t settle for subpar visualizations. Utilize Surfer’s extensive modeling tools to display your data the way it deserves while maintaining accuracy and precision.

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Fair
  • Altruistic
  • Generous Negotitation

Cons

  • Under Delivered