ArcGIS vs EHS Insight (2026): Pricing, Features & Verdict
ArcGIS is our pick, scoring 7.2/10 against 6.3/10 for EHS Insight on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria. Its biggest advantage: higher Analytics score (9/10 vs 5/10). Neither ArcGIS nor EHS Insight lists a free plan.
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.
EHS Insight
6.3/10
A cloud-based, modular platform for environment, health and safety work. It covers incidents, audits, permits, risk assessments, training and ESG reporting for industrial organisations.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.2/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Integration | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 3/10 | 6/10 |
| Analytics | 9/10 | 5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Scalability | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| Inspection Checklists | ||
| Offline Field App | ||
| Asset Registry | Not listed | |
| Document Control | Not listed | |
| GIS and Mapping | Not listed | |
| Safety and Compliance | Not listed | |
| Work Orders | Not listed | |
Who ArcGIS and EHS Insight suit
ArcGIS fits government and utilities better than EHS Insight.
| Audience | ArcGIS | EHS Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 9/10Government agencies are a core market for Field Maps and ArcGIS Online. | 5/10The public sector is a listed industry, but the vendor states the platform is not FedRAMP certified. |
| Utilities | 9/10Esri targets utilities with utility network tracing and field crew apps. | 6/10Utilities appear in the vendor's industry list, but the product has no network asset or GIS features. |
| Field Teams | 8/10Field Maps supports offline task work, data capture and crew dispatch. | 7/10The native iOS and Android apps support offline inspections and incident reporting that sync later. |
| Construction | Not rated | 7/10Construction and engineering is a listed target industry, and the offline mobile inspections and job safety analysis suit jobsite use. |
| Energy Companies | Not rated | 8/10Oil, gas and energy are core target industries, and journey management, permits and stormwater modules suit field-heavy energy operations. |
| Enterprise | 8/10Large organizations can choose SaaS or self-hosted ArcGIS Enterprise. | Not rated |
| Manufacturing | Not rated | 8/10Manufacturing and industrial firms are the first industry the vendor targets. Its modules for incidents, audits, chemicals and permits match plant safety programs. |
| Mid-Market | Not rated | 7/10Pricing starts around $5,000 per year with modules licensed separately, which suits mid-sized EHS teams. Enterprise rollouts take months. |
| Small Business | 4/10Reviewers say subscription and credit costs are hard to justify for small users. | Not rated |
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose ArcGIS
- Higher Analytics score (9/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for government (9/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for utilities (9/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose EHS Insight
- Higher Cost score (6/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 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.
EHS Insight
Pros
- The module catalogue is broad: more than 30 modules covering safety, health, training, chemicals and SDS, waste, ESG and compliance, so one vendor can replace several point tools.
- Modules are sold separately, so a team can start with one module, such as incident management or CAPA, and add others later.
- The native iOS and Android apps let field workers run inspections and log incidents offline, and the data syncs when they reconnect.
- Enterprise identity options are wide: SSO with Entra ID, Okta, ADFS, OneLogin, Google Workspace or SAML, plus LDAP. The vendor states it holds ISO 27001 certification.
- Review scores are solid: 4.4 out of 5 from 59 ratings on Capterra, about 4.6 to 4.7 on G2, and high marks for customer service.
- AI features include an embedded assistant and an MCP connector for querying EHS data from Claude, ChatGPT or Copilot.
Cons
- It is not a maintenance or asset management system. It has no work orders, preventive maintenance or asset registry for equipment upkeep.
- Reviewers say building new reports and changing standard fields is difficult, and the reporting is inflexible.
- G2 reviewers mention slow performance with large reports and when navigating on mobile.
- The vendor estimates enterprise implementation at 3 to 9 months, and setup can be complex for large organisations.
- Prices beyond the $5,000 per year starting point, and the cost of support packages, are only available by quote.
- The product is cloud-only, with no on-premises option, and the vendor says it is not FedRAMP certified.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
ArcGIS scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 7.2/10 against 6.3/10 for EHS Insight. The largest gap is in Analytics: 9/10 for ArcGIS and 5/10 for EHS Insight.
No, neither ArcGIS nor EHS Insight lists a free plan.
ArcGIS is the better fit for government: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 5/10 for EHS Insight.
