ArcGIS Urban: 3D planning and zoning tool from Esri. Google Earth: Explore the world in 3D with satellite imagery.
| ArcGIS Urban | Google Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Urban Planning & Design | 3D Cities & Digital Twins |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Made by | Esri | |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Not allowed |
| Export / print images | Check terms | With conditions |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Not allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 2 | 4 |
| Visit | Visit |
ArcGIS Urban features
- 3D zoning and land use
- Plans and projects
- Capacity metrics
- Public sharing
Google Earth features
- Global imagery and 3D
- Projects and placemarks
- KML import
- Historical imagery (Pro)
Commercial or promotional use of Google Earth imagery is prohibited. A handful of static images may be exported for non-commercial uses such as blogs or education, with attribution. Embedding Google Earth in websites or apps is not allowed.
Google Earth alternativesSummary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.