Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software

Geographic Information Systems

What is Geographic Information Systems Software?

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer-based framework for capturing, storing, managing, analyzing, and visualizing spatial and geographic data. By integrating various types of data through location-based analysis, GIS software helps users understand patterns, relationships, and trends using maps, 3D models, and analytical tools. It supports data-driven decision-making across a wide range of fields, including urban planning, environmental management, transportation, and public health.

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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Top Geographic Information Systems Software 2025

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Caliper Corporation

Maptitude GIS

Composite Score
8.4 /10
CX Score
8.5 /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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Composite Score
7.8 /10
CX Score
7.9 /10

ArcGIS Pro is the premier desktop geographic information system (GIS) application. Crafted with user-driven innovations, it offers unparalleled tools and capabilities that support your work. Users can maintain spatial data effectively; generate stunning 2D, 3D, and 4D visualizations; and conduct advanced mapping analytics. The seamless data sharing within the ArcGIS system fosters valuable GIS solutions and insights.

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Pros

  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Respectful
  • Effective Service
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Composite Score
7.7 /10
CX Score
7.9 /10

Whether you’re building real-time situational awareness applications or interactive dashboards that power your daily operations, our geospatial and location intelligence platforms give you the tools to improve custom experiences.

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Pros

  • Respectful
  • Trustworthy
  • Caring
  • Effective Service
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Composite Score
7.6 /10
CX Score
7.4 /10

An end-to-end Spatial Analysis platform. The Spatial Analysis platform of choice for market-leading location data & visualization, built for the cloud.

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Pros

  • Performance Enhancing
  • Helps Innovate
  • Enables Productivity
  • Caring
Composite Score
7.3 /10
CX Score
7.6 /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

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GRASS Development Team

GRASS GIS

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Geographic Resources Analysis Support System, commonly referred to as GRASS GIS, is a Geographic Information System (GIS) technology built for vector and raster geospatial data management, geoprocessing, spatial modelling and visualization. GRASS GIS is Free and Open Source Software released under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL >= v2).

eSpatial Inc

eSpatial

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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.

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Create, maintain, analyze, and share your geospatial, engineering, and business information in a powerful, yet familiar MicroStation environment. Work confidently with engineering-quality GIS to produce quality maps and unify disparate 2D/3D data.

General Electric

Smallworld GIS

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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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Surfer

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Utilize Surfer’s extensive modeling tools to display your data the way it deserves while maintaining accuracy and precision. Surfer’s numerous analysis tools, made specifically with engineers, geologists and researchers in mind. Adjust interpolation and gridding parameters, assess the spatial continuity of data with variograms, define faults and breaklines, or perform grid calculations such as volumes, transformations, smoothing, or filtering.