Compare Google Maps Platform and MapInfo Pro

At a Glance
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
Star Rating
(56)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Maps Platform
MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro
Star Rating
(120)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MapInfo Pro

Google Maps Platform vs MapInfo Pro

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Google Maps Platform easier to use and set up. However, MapInfo Pro is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with MapInfo Pro overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Google Maps Platform meets the needs of their business better than MapInfo Pro.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Google Maps Platform is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Google Maps Platform over MapInfo Pro.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Maps Platform
No pricing available
MapInfo Pro
No pricing available
Free Trial
Google Maps Platform
No trial information available
MapInfo Pro
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.5
48
8.3
97
Ease of Use
9.3
53
7.9
97
Ease of Setup
9.1
44
8.8
31
Ease of Admin
8.3
14
8.8
28
Quality of Support
8.9
43
8.4
85
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
12
8.5
27
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
48
6.6
96
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Self Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
9.1
17
8.7
61
9.2
16
8.1
60
9.0
16
8.4
70
9.3
18
8.3
70
Map Creation
9.4
19
8.6
54
8.9
14
8.6
62
9.0
14
8.8
64
9.0
16
8.1
61
Analysis
8.9
15
8.2
65
9.2
16
7.9
55
9.3
18
7.9
30
9.4
17
8.6
38
Cartography
10.0
15
8.4
29
9.9
15
8.7
25
9.7
15
8.6
27
9.3
15
8.9
28
Analysis
9.3
14
8.8
18
9.4
16
9.2
24
9.3
14
9.0
25
9.3
14
9.0
15
Reporting
9.2
13
8.5
25
9.6
13
7.7
17
8.9
14
7.8
15
10.0
5
Not enough data
Functionality
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Management
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
Location Intelligence
9.6
19
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.6
18
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
Transportation
9.4
17
Not enough data
9.7
18
Not enough data
9.6
18
Not enough data
9.5
18
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro
Google Maps Platform and MapInfo Pro are categorized as GIS and Location Intelligence
Unique Categories
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform is categorized as Location Platform and Geofencing
MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
57.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.8%
MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
49.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform
Information Technology and Services
18.5%
Computer Software
7.4%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Higher Education
5.6%
Financial Services
3.7%
Other
57.4%
MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro
Civil Engineering
21.7%
Telecommunications
17.9%
Environmental Services
11.3%
Utilities
6.6%
Government Administration
4.7%
Other
37.7%
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MapInfo Pro
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Discussions
Google Maps Platform
Google Maps Platform Discussions
What is the best way to use
4 Comments
Abdu Y.
AY
It's best to use when driving it will guide where ever you want to go with an amazing direction arrows. Read more
How secure is the information that am providing?
2 Comments
James P.
JP
Hello, regarding your question, it is a very secure application as it has all the security that Google provides for its accounts. However, a person who knows...Read more
What is Google Places used for?
2 Comments
Christopher B.
CB
It's used for businesses and organizations to list themselves on the Web.Read more
MapInfo Pro
MapInfo Pro Discussions
Where can I discuss MapInfo Pro with experts and users?
2 Comments
Tom G.
TG
Li360 Community, an online community for clients, product engineers, partners and the “GIS curious” to explore Location Intelligence capabilities,...Read more
Is web based sharing of GIS data like QGIS Cloud part of Mapifo's roadmap, if so is there a timing?
2 Comments
KI
Check out Spectrum Spatial Analyst, it is a web based solution also from PitneyBowes and allows you to upload layers and workspaces directly from MIPro.Read more
What is the best way to integrate it with GeoServer?
2 Comments
Peter H.
PH
GeoServer also allows you to publish data through OGC compliant web services which can be used from within MapInfo ProRead more