MapsPeople

Overview

MapsPeople provides MapsIndoors, a dynamic indoor mapping and navigation platform that integrates seamlessly into corporate buildings, airports, hospitals, and universities. The platform extends traditional outdoor mapping engines like Google Maps and Mapbox into detailed indoor spaces. By combining robust software development kits, APIs, and a content management system, it enables smooth wayfinding. The solution empowers organizations to optimize facility management and elevate visitor experiences.

What it does

• Renders detailed 2D and 3D indoor maps for corporate offices, campuses, airports, and large public venues.
• Powers precise point-to-point indoor navigation and wayfinding across web and mobile applications.
• Integrates real-time occupancy and IoT data to visualize live spatial conditions on interactive maps.
• Manages spatial building content effortlessly via a centralized, no-code content management system.

Who it's for

• Facility Operations Managers
• Smart Building Engineers
• Corporate Real Estate Directors
• Campus Experience Leads

Why it works

• Pricing model uses tiered enterprise subscription structures based on square footage and active user licenses.
• Positioned as an industry-leading indoor mapping layer bridging outdoor mapping tools and indoor spatial data.
• Technical advantage stems from high-performance vector rendering engines handling massive 3D models seamlessly.
• Distribution scales through direct enterprise sales and strategic partnerships with global system integrators.

Founder story

MapsPeople was founded in 2007 in Nørresundby, Denmark, evolving from its mapping roots into a dedicated SaaS innovator. The company launched MapsIndoors to solve the complex navigation challenges of large physical buildings, growing into a global provider of intelligent indoor spatial experiences.

Alternatives

• Pointr
• BlueCats
• Inpixon
• Silversapp

Comparison overview

• MapsPeople offers a comprehensive indoor mapping and navigation platform that blends seamlessly with outdoor mapping engines like Google Maps and Mapbox, whereas generic floor plan tools lack dynamic wayfinding APIs. Enterprise facilities choose MapsPeople for deep 3D visualization and real-time IoT integration, though simple static PDFs suffice for basic room directories.