QGIS

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Open source GIS application

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Carlos
Carlos
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Powerful, reliable, easy to use, extendable... and free (as in free beer and free speech)

Reviewed on 2019/08/09

Pros

It is extremely powerful: it has plenty of built-in algorithms that range from data analysis, visualization, vector, raster... and it has thousands of 3rd party plug-ins that extend their base functionallities. Furthermore, if everything fails, it can be extended through python scripting. As result it can be used for any purpose that include geospatial data.
Furthermore, it is reliable, meaning that it does not hang when working with large datasets or doing complex calculations.
The fact that can be used in any major Operating System (GNU/Linux, Windows, Mac, Android) and can read and write a number of file formats (including, but not limited to, all open standards) makes it excellent for sharing your work with others, preventing any kind of platform lock-in.

Cons

It might be not well-known as Arcgis, even though it can do everything Arcgis can do plus more, at a fraction of its cost (0).

Oder Henrique
Oder Henrique
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  • Industry: Renewables & Environment
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great software in what it proposes

Reviewed on 2021/04/22

I have been using the program for more than 6 months and even then I have no interest in changing...

I have been using the program for more than 6 months and even then I have no interest in changing software, as it perfectly meets my map creation demands. I can create everything from less complex maps for personal use, to maps for professional use.

Pros

The main benefit of QGIS in relation to competitors is related to cost-benefit. The software is compatible with the most popular operating systems such as Windowns, Linux and Mac. A few months ago I started a course to become professional and 4 months ago I got a new job opportunity thanks to my knowledge and skill with the tool. In addition, QGIS support is very complete, where I can solve problems in a short time. It is possible to download different versions of the program, depending on each demand.

Cons

Comparing QGIS with some similar but paid programs, it is possible to notice that some problems happen more frequently, where the software proves to be more unstable and sometimes the program closes for no apparent reason, however, these are quite sporadic situations and do not affect my Yield.

Jamal
Jamal
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

new user 6 month

Reviewed on 2022/11/24

My somewhat recent experience with the program is to solve the problems of the layers that I used...

My somewhat recent experience with the program is to solve the problems of the layers that I used to export to and from other expensive programs, which I am doing now with the free program

Pros

The program is completely free, light and easy to handle with features

Cons

The permanent development of the program and keep abreast of the development that occurs with all programs and devices, and it is free

Deepit
Deepit
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  • Industry: Environmental Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Still the best Open Source GIS Software

Reviewed on 2021/02/16

IT has most features on it for GeoSpatial use along with added Geoprocessing tools and plugins,...

IT has most features on it for GeoSpatial use along with added Geoprocessing tools and plugins, surprisingly found it a first choice for maybe handling with rasters imagery for simpler work. QGIS does everything I need for professional mapping & analysis.
The software is updated on time and regularly. easily connectable to other applications even including hardware GPS devices through plugins and has an easy integration with Excel Databases and supports most Excel Database formats. User Friendly GIS option.

Pros

Its pretty useful options if you want to convert from on format to another such as GDAL files having formats of Raster imagery such as converting grid files, image files to ASCII files etc including numerous other formats. Budget friendly option for Geospatial professionals plus easy to use tools for other professionals in the field of Environment or planning for their mapping work.

Add on's are another useful feature, recently used and add on for adding surveys for data point collection of reviewing of data points, many developers are able to make add on plugins for QGIS.

Cons

There can arise issues such as lag or time taken for some geoprocessing tools, installation loading times, time taken for bulk tasks, in general using ArcGIS is more easier and better. Tool bar graphics can be out of date.

Paolo
Paolo
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A fantastic open source replacement for expensive proprietary solutions

Reviewed on 2019/10/30

Pros

If you need a GIS Desktop tool, QGIS is the way to go. It is rich of features, open source, and easily customizable using Python. And has a vibrant community!

Cons

I like everything from this fantastic software

Omar
Omar
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  • Industry: Environmental Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The software you need to get started with GIS

Reviewed on 2021/11/26

Pros

It is the best software for beginners in Geographic Information Systems. It has a dynamic and intuitive interface. Very easy to use and teach students. It is compatible with all operating systems
Everyone knows or has ever worked with this tool, and it is impossible to get bored if you love maps!

Cons

It has very few points against it, maybe it takes a little while to process heavy images and it has many updates that sometimes confuse me.

Pedro
Pedro
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Qgis- One of the best GIS softwares

Reviewed on 2021/07/29

I use this software for my university career (architecture), I use for the analysis of terrain, and...

I use this software for my university career (architecture), I use for the analysis of terrain, and the nearby environment, where I can see a lot of information, For example, bus lines, rivers, land, electric lines for drinking water, etc.
I really like this software as it is very easy to use for beginners.

Pros

QGgis is an open-source software, i like its easy and fast workflows, it is really easy to modify layer properties, attributes and other features, and i prefer it because it is just as good as other GIS softwares, but QGis is free.
Really easy to use and learn, and you can find a lot of information about this software in youtube.

Cons

something I don't like is that sometimes the application closes and does not have recovered files, so you have to start again.

Chandni
Chandni
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  • Industry: Environmental Services
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

QGIS is free which is its biggest plus point!

Reviewed on 2021/06/29

Like I mentioned above, the ease of use and the software being inexpensive is a huge advantage for...

Like I mentioned above, the ease of use and the software being inexpensive is a huge advantage for anyone who wants to learn about geographic information system. Also since most researchers other than those working in larger institutions work on QGIS I feel it becomes easy to relay and correlate data in collaborations where 2 researchers might be working from different locations. Hence, it works really well for most of the people working with GIS and remote sensing.

Pros

The free software helps us researchers correlate our data through remote sensing as the software is relatively inexpensive in comparison to ArcGIS. Most of the data can be run through this software with ease and even the manual functions are better and easy to understand.

Cons

Only sometimes I do feel that the quality of our maps suffer since its free it has its cons. Otherwise it works really well for an amateur and intermediate users.

Rahul
Rahul
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Suggestion for improvisation

Reviewed on 2019/10/21

Pros

First of all its openware software, so its very useful in student research work.

Cons

Some features like buffer analysis etc. takes too much time to get achieve desired results.

Caterina
Caterina
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Open Software at its finest

Reviewed on 2019/11/21

Pros

One of my favorite aspects of QGis is clearly that it is an open software that has several benefits. It is very well updated and well taken care of. Its compatibility with Open Street map is perhaps one of its greatest assets.

Cons

It is not a very intuitive tool and some of its features are hard to complete.

Wijesundara Mudiyanselage Priyanthi
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  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

QGIS supported to plan future network

Reviewed on 2023/09/21

Its a perfect tool to plan my network development and existing resource availability for future...

Its a perfect tool to plan my network development and existing resource availability for future sales requirement.

Pros

Mapping existing network information with household,area boundary and existing network utilization

Cons

I was not able to upload my existing Geo location information to QGIS

Sharanbasappa
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

QGIS - An Overview of Pros and Cons

Reviewed on 2023/02/22

QGIS is a versatile tool for GIS professionals, students, and anyone who needs to work with...

QGIS is a versatile tool for GIS professionals, students, and anyone who needs to work with geospatial data. Its accessibility, functionality, and active community make it a valuable option for users looking for open-source GIS software.

Pros

QGIS, also known as Quantum GIS, is an open-source cross-platform desktop geographic information system. Here are the pros and cons of using QGIS:Pros:1. It is free and open-source, making it accessible to anyone regardless of budget constraints.2. QGIS supports a wide range of data formats and is able to work with both vector and raster data.3. QGIS has a large and active community, with numerous plugins and tools available to enhance functionality.4. It offers advanced geoprocessing tools, such as spatial analysis and mapping capabilities.5. It can be easily integrated with other software and systems, making it a versatile tool for a range of applications.

Cons

1. The user interface can be overwhelming for beginners, and it may take some time to learn and become comfortable with the software.2. It may not have all the same features and capabilities as some of the more expensive commercial GIS software.3. Some of the more advanced features may require coding or scripting knowledge, which can be a barrier for some users.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

The best SIG software for the price.

Reviewed on 2022/11/19

Pros

The easy of use, all the community, reviews... the way it have to works, it's really smooth!

Cons

It's always updating, a lot of improvementes in any update, but sometimes a bug.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Free and Powerful Open Source GIS Software

Reviewed on 2021/09/24

My overall experience with QGIS is great, and I will strongly recommend QGIS.

My overall experience with QGIS is great, and I will strongly recommend QGIS.

Pros

QGIS is a free and powerful open source software. The GUI is great and adding data to your data frame is much more easier (click a button and then select which data type you want to add within a single window e.g. Raster, Vector etc.).
With availability of so many compatible plugins, QGIS can do all GIS activities and some remote sensing analysis. QGIS is great and installation is very simple.

Cons

I find it difficult to point out one specific part of QGIS that isn't great. QGIS software is robust enough.

Marwa
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

QGIS , the best for spatial studies

Reviewed on 2022/05/07

Pros

I am working on building a 3D geotechnical model, and QGIS was the best decision I chose to complete my work. First it is an open tool, second you can literally learn everything online, if you visit their FAQ you can manage to understand how to deal with your data.. Very recommended for spatial analysis !

Cons

Nothing specific not to like about the software!!

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Excellent free and open source alternative to ArcGIS

Reviewed on 2019/10/26

For bare-bones GIS needs, QGIS is great alternative to ArcGIS. I use the software to keep track of...

For bare-bones GIS needs, QGIS is great alternative to ArcGIS. I use the software to keep track of where samples were gathered for my thesis project.

Pros

QGIS does a lot for a free, open source software. For basic GIS needs, for example the type of things you'd learn in an introductory GIS course, QGIS will get the job done without needing to pay money. One thing QGIS actually does a bit better than ArcGIS is organize their menus more logically, which makes finding functions for the first time a bit easier.

Cons

For more complex projects such as those that you'd want to integrate into a web app or website, you'd want to consider paying for ArcGIS functionality.

andre luiz
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

makes life easier

Reviewed on 2020/08/03

The software is very good to use. It is easy to install and implement plugins because it is open...

The software is very good to use. It is easy to install and implement plugins because it is open source and does not restrict its usability at all.

Pros

The software presents the user with an enormous ease in using its tools! Simplicity is given even in data processing requiring little installed computer hardware

Cons

It presents some translation errors in its other pre-defined languages, but it does not get in the way of using it!

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Great Free Application

Reviewed on 2020/03/26

Pros

I really like the fact that GQIS is free and open source. It gives geographic information system access to everyone and provides introductory knowledge to users in any field. The program is very useful for simple mapping tasks and analysis.

Cons

I wish that the program had more analysis options and a modern user interface but I understand that the program is free and that those things cost a lot to produce.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

A complete application with georeferenced data

Reviewed on 2020/04/05

QGIS helps me extract reliable and quality georeferenced data.

QGIS helps me extract reliable and quality georeferenced data.

Pros

What I like most about QGIS is that it is an extremely complete application, full of features and data.

Cons

What I like least about QGIS is that the application ends up being very complicated to use, it could be a little more intuitive.

Jeremiah
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Fully Featured Open Source GIS

Reviewed on 2020/05/21

Very positive experience with QGIS considering this is a free software. When compared to the paid...

Very positive experience with QGIS considering this is a free software. When compared to the paid options with similar features, there is little to complain about this product.

Pros

QGIS is open source with constant updates that continue to improve the software. Though some of the features may not be as robust as paid options, it is a great tool for anyone using GIS data regularly

Cons

The user interface is outdated and needs revamping. Some features are either difficult to find or sometimes buggy/not working.

Cody
Cody
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great Open-Source GIS Software!

Reviewed on 2020/02/18

Over all, I love using Qgis. Its works well at developing maps for various needs.

Over all, I love using Qgis. Its works well at developing maps for various needs.

Pros

Qgis is incredibly easy to learn and use FREE gis software. If you have ever used gis software before Q functions the same. Qgis also has a verify of user generated guides online that make for great aids. On top of this, Q is open-source. This allows users to create tools that can be downloaded by other users.

Cons

Not many cons about Qgis come to mind. Using the program is easy as is downloading user-made tools.

Mayowa
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

QGIS

Reviewed on 2020/03/04

Generally, this software can be an alternative to others.

Generally, this software can be an alternative to others.

Pros

because this is an open source software for spatial analysis, I give it a thumbs up. I use it from time to time as well.

Cons

Some of the tools are still in the process of being built and so most of them may not the provide the output one is looking for.

Rachel
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  • Industry: Environmental Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great free software

Reviewed on 2020/07/09

I have found it really easy to use, with a lot of online advice whenever I have not been able to...

I have found it really easy to use, with a lot of online advice whenever I have not been able to work something out for myself

Pros

It has a lot of features that other paid-for software does not have. It can convert KML files to shapefiles, and also convert mapinfo files to shapefiles, and raster to shapefiles really easily.

Cons

I haven't found any negatives to using this software yet, but have not used to the extend as other GIS software

Anthony
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Easy start out GIS

Reviewed on 2019/08/10

Pros

This GIS software is easy to use for basic functionality and could be used where only limited use is required. It's useful and allows layers to be dragged in and toggled on and off easily.

Cons

A bit basic for more complex operations.

Sandra
Sandra
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A Solid Geographic Information System Tool

Reviewed on 2024/07/19

QGIS has been a valuable addition to my work with geographic data. The software is feature-rich and...

QGIS has been a valuable addition to my work with geographic data. The software is feature-rich and user-friendly for a GIS tool. It offers a wide range of capabilities for spatial data analysis and visualization. Additionally, being open-source makes it a cost-effective choice for anyone in need of GIS software. Overall, QGIS is a reliable tool for geographic information system tasks.

Pros

QGIS provides a comprehensive suite of tools for mapping and spatial analysis. It supports a wide range of data formats and has robust plugins that extend its functionality. The software is also highly customizable, allowing users to tailor it to their specific needs. The community support and extensive documentation make it easier to learn and troubleshoot issues.

Cons

The interface can be a bit overwhelming for beginners, and there can be a steep learning curve. Some advanced features may require additional training or practice to use effectively.