Comparison guide
A practical comparison of GeoApps and ArcGIS for Web GIS: cost, desktop workflows and organisation-wide access.
ArcGIS is a capable enterprise GIS stack. GeoApps is the European Web GIS alternative for teams that want open standards, QGIS alongside the web, and predictable costs, without replacing specialist ArcGIS Pro work where it still belongs.
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GeoApps vs ArcGIS
Not every organisation needs to replace ArcGIS. This guide helps you see where GeoApps is stronger, and where Esri remains the better fit.
Rotterdam selected GeoApps in an RFP with 100+ requirements, instead of continuing with Esri. Wijkatlas now brings district data and maps together across the organization.
Read the Rotterdam case study“Thanks to GeoApps, we have all data and maps per district in one place. We can immediately visualize and share our urban challenges, making decision-making with colleagues and partners much faster and more transparent.”
Stantec built apps such as the GIM portal and Bodemadviseur on GeoApps, with full control over development and rapid adoption by their own teams.
Explore custom applications“We wanted control over further development ourselves. With the modular GeoApps building blocks, we built two applications in-house, precisely tailored to users, and our devs picked up the new stack lightning fast.”
| Feature | GeoApps | ArcGIS |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Web GIS | ||
| Interactive maps & dashboards | ||
| Field applications | ||
| QGIS integration | ||
| Open-source friendly architecture | Open standards and existing tools | Own ecosystem, with connectors outward |
| OGC services | ||
| Local European support | Depends on implementation | |
| Advanced desktop GIS | Use QGIS alongside GeoApps | ArcGIS Pro |
| Pricing model | Subscription per environment | Named users, plus credits for some Online services |
| Cost predictability | Fixed Web GIS budget | Credits for storage, analysis and premium content can scale with use |
| License cost profile | Often lower for organization-wide Web GIS | Named users and enterprise agreements add up quickly |
| Suitable for gradual migration |
GeoApps can serve as an alternative to Esri for organizations like those above, and as a complement to ArcGIS Pro for teams that keep specialist desktop workflows. GeoApps is strongest where organizations want flexible, cost-effective Web GIS and organization-wide access to spatial information without unnecessary ecosystem dependency.
GeoApps offers significant cost savings compared to ArcGIS, especially for medium-sized organizations.
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ArcGIS Online + ArcGIS Pro
GeoApps Platform + QGIS
€5,988
€499 per month, annual plan
That's €11,947 back in your budget every year
These calculations are estimates based on standard pricing. Contact us for a detailed quote.
Migrating from ArcGIS to GeoApps is straightforward with the right approach:
Data export from ArcGIS
Data transformation and validation
Import into GeoApps
Workflow migration
User training
Go-live and support
Hybrid architecture
GeoApps can integrate with ArcGIS: consume ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Server services (WMS, WMTS, feature layers), and publish to GeoApps for cost-effective web apps. Use ArcGIS Pro for heavy analysis; use GeoApps for sharing and collaboration.
“GeoApps is a map viewer without fuss – super simple for end users and yet an extensive management environment for us as specialists.”
“Alongside GeoApps we also use other software; we have the full Esri line in house, including ArcGIS Online. Both packages have their strengths, and we always weigh which environment to use. When we want to publish a map quickly we often use ArcGIS Online. When more is asked of the map viewer, for example extensive user management or specific query or analysis functions, we prefer GeoApps.”
You do not need to migrate your entire GIS environment to find out whether GeoApps fits. Start by looking at your current architecture, applications, users and ArcGIS dependencies. We can then identify which workflows could move to GeoApps, which specialist tools should remain, and what a practical migration path could look like.
GeoApps is a product of MapGear B.V., based in the Netherlands. Esri, ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro are trademarks of Esri. GeoApps is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Esri.
