About ArcGIS
ArcGIS from Esri is an integrated collection of geographic information system (GIS) software products for multiple platforms and promising standards-compliant handling of spatial analysis, data management, and location-based 3D data mapping. Providing the contextual tools for mapping and spatial reasoning, ArcGIS enables users to visualize and analyze organizational business practice data in terms of its environmental location, while collaborating with others by sharing insights via not only maps, but apps and reports also. ArcGIS Online is specifically the hosted, online SaaS version of the product, offering a complete, cloud-based mapping solution.
ArcGIS Online promises a scalable, secure and compliant GIS that allows users to collaboratively use, create and share maps, while working with scenes, layers, analytics, data and also apps. In addition, access is granted to content within ArcGIS' Living Atlas of the World and its collection of geographic information sourced from around the globe including maps, apps and data layers relevant to a variety of working applications. Aside from the product's cloud infrastructure, ArcGIS is then supported by a suite of extra apps and a number compatible with iOS and Android devices. This includes the ArcGIS Companion app for field-based access to the viewing of organizational content, plus additional tools and features for data collection.
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Features
Total features of ArcGIS: 83
- 3D Imaging
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Management
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Application Access Control
- Authentication Software
- Behavioral Analytics
- Bus Mileage Optimization
- Census Data Integration
- Chatbot Software
- Color Codes/Icons
- Customizable Templates
- Dashboard Creation
- Data Connectors
- Data Import/Export
- Data Mapping
- Data Synchronization
- Data Visualization Software
- Deep Learning Software
- Demographic Data
- Dispatch Management
- Drag & Drop
- Driver Logs
- Driver Management
- Engagement Analytics
- FISMA Compliance
- Field Reporting
- Fixed Asset Management Software
- Fixed Route Management
- For Healthcare
- For Sales Teams/Organizations
- GIS Software
- Geocoding
- Geofencing
- Geographic Maps
- Image Editing
- Image Management
- Incident Mapping
- Internet Mapping
- Interoperability
- Labeling
- Location Tracking
- Machine Learning Software
- Map Creation
- Map Sharing
- Mileage Tracking
- Mobile Access
- Mobile App
- Mobile Capture
- Monitoring
- Multi-Language
- Multi-User Collaboration
- Multiple Data Sources
- Multiple Route Support
- Near-Matching
- Offline Access
- Paratransit Management
- Predictive Analytics Software
- Predictive Modeling
- Process/Workflow Automation
- Real Time Analytics
- Real Time Data
- Real Time Simulation
- Remote Access/Control
- Reverse Geocoding
- Role-Based Permissions
- Routing
- Scheduling Software
- School Bus Routing Software
- Secure Data Storage
- Service Request Management
- Single Sign On Software
- Spatial Analysis
- Statistical Modeling
- Statistics
- Task Management Software
- Templates
- Trade Area Analysis
- User Management
- Visual Analytics
- Visualization
- Work Order Management
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- Industry: Mining & Metals
- Company size: 501-1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
The Function and Facilty Tools of Arcgis
Reviewed on 16/07/2020
These software has allowed me to undestand the concept of geostatistical analysist.
And also these...
These software has allowed me to undestand the concept of geostatistical analysist.
And also these software has allowed me to achieve my degree in bachelor of mining engineering.Such help like layouting map, analysis out put contour and another geospatial analysis.
Pros
Tool geostatistical, geospatial analysis
Cons
There in few of module to learning tools
- Industry: Utilities
- Company size: 11-50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Utility mapping on both the desktop and mobile devices
Reviewed on 09/03/2021
Our mobile workforce has become significantly more efficient due to the ArcGIS platform and the...
Our mobile workforce has become significantly more efficient due to the ArcGIS platform and the systems that we have built upon its frameworks. ArcGIS has become a core piece of our business and our daily operations, and we continue to increase its use and integration with other systems.
Pros
ArcGIS continues to evolve as a product as our needs grow as a customer. We are moving away from desktop-based GIS, with nearly all employees now using mobile devices as their primary tool to access our utility mapping data. ArcGIS Online has made this available, and we continue to grow our mobile offerings, though the AGOL platform still allows us numerous areas for us to continue to explore and utilize to improve our field workflows.
Numerous samples, test applications, etc. are provided by ESRI to get you started, and since they're the industry leader, there are tons of real-world examples of the software in use that are available to the public.
Cons
ArcGIS is an enormously complex software platform, with tons of automation and analysis tools available. However online documentation can be difficult to find, and is frequently written in ways that require an in-depth understanding of the systems. Prerequisite setup steps aren't always included in the documentation, instead it's often written with some assumptions in mind. Setups completed by other employees can be difficult to troubleshoot because of these assumptions in the documentation.
The robustness of the platform can also lead to additional steps for end users, as they have to work through options that aren't relevent to them, but cannot be hidden from their view. One such example is just the login screen to the AGOL mobile apps causes our users frequent struggles as they can't remember the sequence of steps to get to the organization login. There should be increased administrator options available to simplify/restrict options available to the end user.
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Company size: 51-200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 2.0 /10
I use ArcMap daily, but almost always as a part of my overall editing flow.
Reviewed on 16/02/2018
It makes the start of very pretty maps, sometimes. I almost always generate base layers here, and...
It makes the start of very pretty maps, sometimes. I almost always generate base layers here, and then export them into illustrator/photoshop to do actual final renders.
Pros
The styling guides are better than any other options out there - once you can learn to navigate the byzantine menus. I've used QGIS, Globalmapper, AutoCad, and Microstation, and maps just look better in ArcMap than in any others -it's made for creating display mapping. I know that there are other programmatic things you can do, but for my workflow, I use it almost exclusively for building maps for display.
Cons
The menus are silly that you have to go that far down a rabbit hole, processing is a nightmare (especially with messy geometry), and I used to (until I quit trying altogether) find myself trying a processing task in ArcMap, watching it fail, and then trying it again in GlobalMapper/QGIS and it would do fine. Processing is a very weak point in ArcMap, at least from my perspective.
- Industry: Environmental Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Esri's Arc Products are Essential Tools for Spatial Analysis
Reviewed on 12/01/2021
I have formal training in Geography and advanced GIS uses, so ArcGIS has been an essential tool for...
I have formal training in Geography and advanced GIS uses, so ArcGIS has been an essential tool for spatial analysis and spatial database creation.
Pros
I appreciate the flexibility and thoughtfulness of the software's design. There is almost always more than one way to accomplish a task in Arc products and suggestions for improvement are often met with modifications to the products to maintain their usefulness. The product is pretty much self-contained but there are patches and programs to customize the software. It also allows users to program routines to facilitate repetitive work. It also uses Python and Visual Basic, which allow users to write their own routines.
Cons
The price of this software can be prohibitive, particularly if users are looking for a full suite of services. Many of the functions are not intuitive and require a long ramp up time. The program crashes more than others on my computer.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 1,001-5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Excellent mapping software for the patient.
Reviewed on 10/06/2020
After about 100 hours of being hopelessly lost in the menus, import/export functions, and display...
After about 100 hours of being hopelessly lost in the menus, import/export functions, and display properties, an average user will probably be able to impress their colleagues with a tidy and professional display of 2-d or 3-d data in a relevant map background, which very few other freeware programs are capable of creating.
Pros
With enough time and interest, the features available for ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro are brilliant and all-encompassing. Using raw map datums and a collection of information allows users to expertly display any sort of 2-d grid on any map projection with tons of custom options for audience display.
Cons
The learning curve is very steep and the complexity of the software is overwhelming to new users. The number of navigable menus and sub-menus in the home screen of the project can be exhausting to figure out without doing everything incorrectly the first time. This is NOT the Microsoft Powerpoint of data display.
ArcGIS FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for ArcGIS.Q. What type of pricing plans does ArcGIS offer?
ArcGIS offers the following pricing plans:
- Pricing model: Free, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
ArcGIS Online pricing (<100 users) is based on purchasing the exact number of users required, with more able to be added at any time. See the ArcGIS website for pricing calculator. Large organization pricing (100+ users): Contact ArcGIS for a quote.
Q. What are the main features of ArcGIS?
We do not have any information about ArcGIS features
Q. Who are the typical users of ArcGIS?
ArcGIS has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2-10, 11-50, 51-200, 201-500, 501-1,000, 1,001+
Q. What languages does ArcGIS support?
ArcGIS supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does ArcGIS support mobile devices?
ArcGIS supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does ArcGIS integrate with?
We do not have any information about what integrations ArcGIS has
Q. What level of support does ArcGIS offer?
ArcGIS offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
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