ArcGIS vs Globhe Comparison
Compare ArcGIS vs Globhe 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.
Globhe
5.3/10
A Stockholm-based marketplace and platform where organizations order drone, robot, and camera data captured by local licensed operators in about 150 countries.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.2/10 | 5.3/10 |
| Integration | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 3/10 | 6/10 |
| Analytics | 9/10 | 3/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| 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 | ||
| Asset Registry | Not listed | |
| Drone Inspection | Not listed | |
| GIS and Mapping | Not listed | |
| Inspection Automation | Not listed | |
| Inspection Checklists | Not listed | |
| Offline Field App | Not listed | |
| Work Orders | Not listed | |
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose ArcGIS
- Higher Analytics score (9/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for utilities (9/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose Globhe
- 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.
Globhe
Pros
- Gives access to a network it puts at more than 11,000 capturers in about 150 countries, which avoids hiring pilots in each region.
- Supports both one-off and recurring captures across many sites in one order flow.
- Delivers data through an API into the customer's own software as well as to a Globhe account.
- Its Data Library sells existing imagery for AI training or for comparing against new captures.
Cons
- There are no public list prices; every order is quoted.
- It provides no analysis, defect detection, or maintenance workflows.
- It publishes no security or compliance certifications.
- It is a small company, with headcount estimates of roughly 10 to 50 staff.
Not sold on either?
Air Inspection Automation (AiA)Our product
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Frequently Asked Questions
ArcGIS scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 7.2/10 against 5.3/10 for Globhe. The largest gap is in Analytics: 9/10 for ArcGIS and 3/10 for Globhe.
No, neither ArcGIS nor Globhe lists a free plan.
ArcGIS is the better fit for utilities: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for Globhe.
