ArcGIS vs MapInfo Pro Comparison
Compare ArcGIS vs MapInfo Pro features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
ArcGIS
7.2/10
Esri's GIS platform for mapping, spatial analysis and field data collection, used by utilities, governments and infrastructure owners to manage networks and assets.
MapInfo Pro
6.1/10
Desktop GIS from Precisely for mapping, analyzing and publishing location data, used for network planning, site selection and risk analysis.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.2/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Integration | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Analytics | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Contact for pricing | Free MapInfo Pro Viewer |
| Features | ||
| GIS and Mapping | ||
| Asset Registry | Not listed | |
| Inspection Checklists | Not listed | |
| Offline Field App | Not listed | |
| Work Orders | Not listed | |
ArcGIS vs MapInfo Pro cost by team size
| Team size | ArcGIS | MapInfo Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | Contact for pricing | FreeMapInfo Pro Viewer |
| 5 users | Contact for pricing | FreeMapInfo Pro Viewer |
| 10 users | Contact for pricing | FreeMapInfo Pro Viewer |
| 25 users | Contact for pricing | FreeMapInfo Pro Viewer |
| 50 users | Contact for pricing | FreeMapInfo Pro Viewer |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose ArcGIS
- Higher Scalability score (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for government (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for utilities (9/10 vs 7/10)
Why choose MapInfo Pro
- Has a free plan (ArcGIS does not)
- Higher Cost score (4/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (6/10 vs 5/10)
Pros & Cons
ArcGIS
Pros
- One platform covers desktop, cloud, self-hosted and mobile GIS, so office and field teams work from the same data.
- Field Maps works fully offline for maps, forms, tasks and utility network tracing.
- Integrates with Cityworks, Salesforce, Power Automate and offers APIs for custom systems.
- G2 reviewers praise how it handles layers and datasets and how easy cloud access makes remote work.
Cons
- No public pricing, and reviewers cite subscription and credit costs as the main complaint.
- Credits are consumed by premium services, which can limit heavy use.
- ArcGIS Online lacks some geoprocessing tools found in ArcGIS Pro and Desktop.
- Reviewers report a steep learning curve without training.
MapInfo Pro
Pros
- The Multi-Resolution Raster and Virtual Raster formats handle very large raster datasets without making extra copies.
- Python and MapBasic scripting let teams build and reuse custom GIS applications.
- Built-in Spectrum geocoding, drivetime analysis and Precisely datasets reduce the need for separate tools.
- Live Snowflake connectivity lets users map cloud warehouse data directly.
- Gartner reviewers describe smooth integration with Excel and SAP in daily operations.
Cons
- Precisely publishes no prices, so you need a quote, and a G2 reviewer called it costly for individuals.
- It runs only on Windows desktops.
- A Capterra reviewer in 2025 reported bugs after new updates.
- A G2 reviewer noted that a few data formats cannot be processed.
- It has no maintenance, work order or field asset management functions.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
ArcGIS scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 7.2/10 against 6.1/10 for MapInfo Pro. The largest gap is in Scalability: 9/10 for ArcGIS and 6/10 for MapInfo Pro.
MapInfo Pro has a free plan; ArcGIS does not list one.
ArcGIS is the better fit for government: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for MapInfo Pro.
