Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,063 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Enterprise GIS and Mapping Software
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ArcGIS by is the undisputed leader in AI recommendations for enterprise GIS, frequently cited as the industry standard across all professional use cases. However, the landscape shows clear specialization, with brands like and gaining significant ground by dominating niche recommendations for utility asset management and civil engineering, respectively.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The dominant, industry-standard platform for enterprise GIS and spatial analysis. | 72% | |
| 2 | The top-rated free and open-source alternative for flexible, budget-friendly GIS workflows. | 54% | |
| 3 | Gaining ground with specialized tools for utilities (Cityworks) and urban planning (SketchUp). | 33% | |
| 4 | 23% | ||
| 5 | Frequently recommended for civil engineering, bridging CAD design with GIS data. | 20% | |
| 6 | 14% | ||
| 7 | 13% | ||
| 8 | 12% | ||
| 9 | 12% | ||
| 10 | A modern contender for electric utility network management, focused on field usability. | 11% | |
| 11 | 10% | ||
| 12 | 10% | ||
| 13 | 10% | ||
| 14 | 9% | ||
| 15 | 9% | ||
| 16 | 8% | ||
| 17 | 8% | ||
| 18 | 7% | ||
| 19 | 6% | ||
| 20 | 6% | ||
| 21 | 6% | ||
| 22 | 6% | ||
| 23 | 5% | ||
| 24 | 5% | ||
| 25 | 5% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
esri.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 68% of analyzed answers.
Its rank jumped from #12 to #3 between October and March, driven by strong recommendations for its Cityworks and SketchUp products.
Entered the top 5 after November 2025, consistently cited for integrating CAD and GIS in civil engineering workflows.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58% | 69% | ||
| 58% | 55% | ||
| 56% | 50% | ||
| 17% | 17% | ||
| 29% | 0% |
Across 2,063 AI responses, ArcGIS is mentioned most, named in 72% of them, followed by QGIS (54%) and Trimble (33%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 2,063 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Responses are dominated by three main brands: ArcGIS for spatial analysis, for a free alternative, and for integrating CAD with GIS. 's presence, particularly Civil 3D, grew significantly after November 2025, establishing it as a core tool for this use case.
I'm a civil engineer, what is the best GIS software for project planning and analysis?
Responses are dominated by three main brands: ArcGIS for spatial analysis,
QGIS for a free alternative, and
Autodesk for integrating CAD with GIS.
Autodesk's presence, particularly Civil 3D, grew significantly after November 2025, establishing it as a core tool for this use case.