Introduction
The ArcGIS Data Interoperability extension is a tool designed to expand the ArcGIS platform by embedding FME Desktop functionality, which enables users to easily and efficiently extract, transform, and load data between different systems, formats, and platforms. Workflows can then be published to FME Server*, which streamlines data integration processes, automates data workflows, and ensures the reliable and efficient transfer of data between systems. Together, the ArcGIS Data Interoperability Extension and FME Server provide a comprehensive solution for managing and integrating data across different platforms, systems, and formats.
*Note that FME Server requires that ArcGIS Enterprise or ArcGIS Server software be installed and licensed on the same machine to publish workflows with Geodatabase, ArcGIS, and Knowledge formats.
For more information on using FME and ArcGIS Pro, see:
- ArcGIS Pro and FME FAQ
- Notes on FME and Esri Versions and Compatibility
- Using FME Server with Esri ArcGIS Software
Comparison of FME Desktop and ArcGIS Data Interoperability Extension
| FME Desktop | ArcGIS Data Interoperability | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Type | Standalone Desktop Application | Extension within ArcGIS Pro |
| Purchased from and technical support provided by | Safe Software | Esri |
| Graphical authoring environment | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ability to publish to FME Server and FME Cloud for automation (scheduling, automation, etc.) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Access to FME Hub (hundreds of additional transformers, web connections, templates, and more) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ability to use the most up-to-date version* | ✔ | ✘ |
| Access to the stream of FME beta releases | ✔ | ✘ |
| Access to third-party plugins** | ✔ | ✘ |
| Can install multiple versions on the same machine | ✔ | ✘ |
| Requires ArcGIS Pro to be installed and licensed*** | ✘ | ✔ |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Languages | English (+ localized into Japanese, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese) | English |
| Formats supported | 450+ formats | View supported formats |
| Training | Free FME training + training offered by regional Partners | Esri Documentation |
* ArcGIS Data Interoperability is based on a prior release of FME. See the current version.
** Any format listed that states “This is a 3rd-party plugin from [Vendor]” in the Format Matrix.
*** FME Desktop only requires ArcGIS Pro to be installed and licensed when using most Geodatabase, ArcGIS, and Knowledge formats. See Comparison of FME readers and writers for SDE and Geodatabase for more information.
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