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CartoDB vs LightBox Vision comparison

CARTO and LightBox are both solutions in the Geographic Information Systems category. CARTO is ranked #3, while LightBox is ranked #4. CARTO holds a 16.9% mindshare in GIS, compared to LightBox’s 11.4% mindshare.
CartoDB
  • 165 Views
  • 119 Comparison Views
LightBox Vision
  • 154 Views
  • 92 Comparison Views

Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

CartoDB
Ranking in Geographic Information Systems
3rd
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
LightBox Vision
Ranking in Geographic Information Systems
4th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Geographic Information Systems category, the mindshare of CartoDB is 16.9%, up from 16.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of LightBox Vision is 11.4%, down from 12.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Geographic Information Systems
 

Comparisons

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Compared 42% of the time
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ESRI ArcGIS vs LightBox Vision Logo
ESRI ArcGIS vs LightBox Vision
Compared 100% of the time
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Interactive Demo

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CARTO
LightBox
 

Overview

CARTO is an open source software built on PostGIS and PostgreSQL. The tool uses JavaScript extensively in the front end web application, back end Node.js based APIs, and for client libraries. CARTO consists of two primary offerings. CARTO Builder is a web-based drag and drop analysis tool for analysts and business users to discover and predict key insights from location data. Unleash the power of location intelligence with self-service, actionable applications you can share across your organization. CARTO Engine empowers your organization with scalable analysis and enrichment solutions you can fully embed on your web and mobile apps.
CARTO

LightBox Vision a powerful map-based real estate research, analysis, and collaboration tool that enables users to find and qualify land and property opportunities and efficiently manage real estate related projects.

LightBox
 

Sample Customers

Google, NYC, Twitter, WSJ, BBVA
Pacific Lifestyle Homes, Colliers International, Lee & Associates, Beazer Homes, Wheless Properties, Chorion, Texas CRES, E.W. Schultz Co.
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