QGIS

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

I love that this software can be configured by editing its scripts. A large number of professionals are working on QGIS and the improvements being done are very apparent. I seldom encounter program errors when using QGIS. It is an efficient and reliable tool.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

I would like QGIS better if output templates are readily available on the onset. This would lessen the time necessary for configuring settings when doing layout. Some of QGIS’s capabilities, like its search feature, need to be improved to be on par with other GIS applications.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

We use QGIS primarily for spatial analysis when working on catchment modeling and watershed delineation. We use other software when further analysis is necessary.

Are you a current user of this product?

Yes

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

This software presents a lot of potential for geospatial analysis.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

Some features are not easy to understand and use.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

I use this for 3D modeling, terrain reconstruction, and geospatial analysis.

Are you a current user of this product?

No

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

QGIS is a very efficient tool that allows for even multitasking. I have been using it for years now. It has advanced features that let you create your maps with greater freedom. It also has top-notch statistical capabilities.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

Some features of QGIS do not function as well as expected. I encountered some synchronization issues while working with it on my computer. I hope this same issue will not be present in future versions of the software.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

I rely on QGIS when performing statistical analysis and creating distribution maps.

Are you a current user of this product?

Yes

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

This free and open-source software has every one of the features other products are asking you to pay for. It is packed with various plugins that you can use to analyze data. You can choose from its various integrations when computing or performing interpolations like GRASS, SAGA, and Geoalgorithms. QGIS has its limitations in terms of area range. Its strength is in its many functionalities.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

Improvements could be made on QGIS to make it more user-friendly. Performing analysis with it can sometimes be a problem. Some municipalities do not recommend their use.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

Using QGIS’s plugins is more efficient than writing codes in ArcGIS. With QGIS, I no longer have to perform various operations like delineating watersheds manually. This software helps me perform my job faster.

Are you a current user of this product?

Yes

PROS & CONS

What are the best aspects of this product?

QGIS is perfect for people who are new to exploring GIS applications. It is well-designed and has all the advanced features of other applications. It also comes with a whole community that will help you learn how to fully navigate it and maximize its usability. Tutorials and forums are available at your disposal as well.

What aspects are problematic or could work better?

I had a minor issue concerning the system language. I specifically had trouble trying to work with words that are in French. This issue might also be a concern for people who will need or prefer to use languages other than English.

What specific problems in your company were solved by this product?

We successfully mapped our sales territories with QGIS even only with few data available in certain areas.

Are you a current user of this product?

No