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exactEarth vs Mappedin

Mappedin
Software
Enterprise indoor mapping platform that helps venues create interactive 3D maps, wayfinding
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The short version
- Only Mappedin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: exactEarth exactEarth's own homepage, as captured by the Internet Archive on 28 December 2021, carried a banner stating: 'We are happy to announce that exactEarth is now part of Spire Global,' confirming in the vendor's own words that exactEarth was absorbed into Spire (now sold as Kpler's spireMT product); no independent exactEarth pricing survives; Mappedin location naming is the leading source of integration failures, requiring manual cleanup of AI-generated labels
- They diverge on capability: exactEarth covers Satellite AIS data, Mappedin covers Core Functionality.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which exactEarth and Mappedin actually diverge.
| Attribute | exactEarth | Mappedin |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1000/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Api, Web | Web, iOS, Android, Cloud |
| Founded | 2009 | 2011 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in exactEarth
- Satellite AIS data
- Global vessel tracking
- Historical data archive
- Anomaly detection
- API
- Data feeds
- GIS platforms
- Api support
Only in Mappedin
- Core Functionality
- User Interface
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
exactEarth
- exactEarth's own homepage, as captured by the Internet Archive on 28 December 2021, carried a banner stating: 'We are happy to announce that exactEarth is now part of Spire Global,' confirming in the vendor's own words that exactEarth was absorbed into Spire (now sold as Kpler's spireMT product); no independent exactEarth pricing survives
Mappedin
- Location naming is the leading source of integration failures, requiring manual cleanup of AI-generated labels
- Multi-building campus maps not supported for Microsoft Places integration
- No native digital signage CMS for integrated sign management
- Limited analytics capabilities compared to competitors in complex enterprise environments
Pricing, plan by plan
exactEarth
$1000/month- Enterprise$5000/month
- Global AIS data
- Historical archive
- Custom analytics
Mappedin
Free- FreeFree
- 1 map
- Basic indoor mapping
- No SDK access
- Custom Enterprise$undefined/mo
- Subscription-based on square footage
- Full platform access
- SDKs and APIs
Which should you pick?
Choose exactEarth if
- You need satellite ais data.
- You work on Api, Web.
- You also want global vessel tracking.
Choose Mappedin if
- You need core functionality.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud.
- You also want user interface.
Questions people ask
- Is exactEarth or Mappedin better?
- Neither clearly leads. exactEarth starts at $1000/month and Mappedin at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, exactEarth or Mappedin?
- Mappedin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/month for exactEarth and Free for Mappedin.
- Does exactEarth or Mappedin run on more platforms?
- exactEarth runs on Api, Web. Mappedin runs on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud.
- Can I use Mappedin for free?
- Yes. Mappedin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. exactEarth starts at $1000/month.
- What can exactEarth do that Mappedin cannot?
- exactEarth covers Satellite AIS data, Global vessel tracking, Historical data archive, Anomaly detection. Mappedin covers Core Functionality, User Interface.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Mappedin: Does Mappedin support multi-building campus mapping?
Mappedin supports multi-building deployments, but the Places integration requires each building to be mapped as a separate venue rather than as one unified campus map.
SourceMappedin: How long does it take to deploy Mappedin for a large venue?
Large venue deployments typically go live within 30-60 days from contract signature. The Mappedin Maker platform enables rapid map creation from floor plans, with professional map-making services available for additional fees.
SourceMappedin: What platforms and SDKs does Mappedin provide?
Mappedin offers SDKs for Web, iOS, and Android, plus comprehensive APIs and webhooks for integrations. The platform supports venues including airports, shopping malls, stadiums, workplaces, and healthcare facilities.
SourceMappedin: Does Mappedin have a free plan?
Yes, Mappedin offers a free plan for creating one initial digital map at app.mappedin.com. Pricing is subscription-based and scales with building size in square footage or square meters.
SourceMappedin: What compliance certifications does Mappedin have?
Mappedin is SOC2 certified, GDPR compliant, and WCAG accessible. The platform includes real-time data management and analytics capabilities.
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