Head-to-head · Urban Planning and Design Software
ArcGIS Hub vs TestFit
ArcGIS Hub leads on 0 checks, TestFit on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreArcGIS Hub · 7.3/10
ArcGIS Hub scores higher on our rubric for urban planning and design software: 7.3 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
ArcGIS Hub is the better fit for cities building public-facing planning engagement hubs. TestFit is the better fit for developers testing site plans against zoning constraints.
- ArcGIS Hub fits best
Cities building public-facing planning engagement hubs
- TestFit fits best
Developers testing site plans against zoning constraints
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Side by side
| Feature | ArcGIS Hub 7.3/10 Visit ↗ | TestFit 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Urban Planning and Design Software | #5 in Urban Planning and Design Software |
| Best for | Cities building public-facing planning engagement hubs | Developers testing site plans against zoning constraints |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ArcGIS Hub 0/5 · TestFit 0/5 | ||
| Scenario planning | Not published | Not published |
| Zoning and land use | Not published | Not published |
| Spatial analysis | Not published | Not published |
| 3D visualization | Not published | Not published |
| Public engagement tools | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Cities and other organizations can use ArcGIS Hub to publish public-facing sites, share open data, and involve stakeholders in projects. Esri positions it as a cloud-based community engagement platform, with low-code website creation, data… Read the review → |
TestFit is a real estate feasibility and site-planning platform for developers, architects, contractors, brokers and planners. It generates editable layouts from project requirements, zoning and code parameters, then lets teams iterate on… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ArcGIS Hub — where it wins
- Publishes low-code websites, open-data catalogs, and branded domains.
- Premium adds projects, events, discussions, and stakeholder feedback.
- Connects with ArcGIS apps including StoryMaps, Dashboards, and Survey123.
Where it doesn't
- Focuses on engagement and open data, not planning analysis or design.
- Web platform rather than a dedicated mobile forms application.
- Pricing is contact-sales, making plan costs less transparent.
TestFit — where it wins
- Zoning-driven generative plans with editable 2D and 3D massing
- Topography, cut-and-fill, parking and turning-radius analysis
- Financial modeling, quantity takeoffs and major design-software integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; entry pricing starts at $195 per month
- Site Solver and Portfolio are listed as starting-at annual prices
- Support and training operate during U.S. business hours, not 24/7
- ArcGIS Hub7.3/10 · Pricing on request
A web-based hub for public data, planning projects, and community engagement.
Visit EsriFull verdict → - TestFit6.9/10 · From $195/mo
Site planning that tests zoning, layouts, topography, parking and deal economics.
Visit TestFitFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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