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Mappedin vs Potree

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Mappedin

Maps

Enterprise indoor mapping platform that helps venues create interactive 3D maps, wayfinding

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Potree logo

Potree

Maps

Open source WebGL viewer for publishing very large point clouds in a browser

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Mappedin location naming is the leading source of integration failures, requiring manual cleanup of AI-generated labels; Potree there is no vendor, no support contract and no service level, so anything you build on Potree is your organisation’s responsibility to maintain when a browser update breaks rendering.
  • They diverge on capability: Mappedin covers Core Functionality, Potree covers Octree streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mappedin and Potree actually diverge.

Attributes where Mappedin and Potree differ
AttributeMappedinPotree
Pricing modelUnknownOpen source, no licence fee
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, CloudWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maps).

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 Mappedin

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

Only in Potree

  • Octree streaming
  • Large dataset rendering
  • Measurement tools
  • Clipping and profiles
  • Annotations
  • Attribute colouring
  • PotreeDesktop
  • Self-hosting

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Mappedin

  • Indoor navigation and map experience for buildingsnot Potree
  • Operations management for facility and workplace planningnot Potree

Potree

  • A drone survey firm delivering a point cloud to a client who has no desktop software, by publishing a browser viewer link instead of a 40 GB LAZ filenot Mappedin
  • A heritage or archaeology project publishing a scanned site for public access without paying per-gigabyte hosting to a commercial platformnot Mappedin
  • An engineering consultancy embedding a point cloud viewer inside its own client portal without licensing a commercial web viewernot Mappedin
  • A university or research group that needs measurement and profiling in a shareable viewer for a dataset too large to emailnot Mappedin

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

Potree

  • There is no vendor, no support contract and no service level, so anything you build on Potree is your organisation’s responsibility to maintain when a browser update breaks rendering.
  • Conversion is a separate manual step with PotreeConverter, and building an automated publishing pipeline around it is engineering work the project does not provide.
  • Rendering quality and performance depend on the client machine and WebGL support, so a client on a locked-down corporate laptop with poor graphics may see a viewer that stutters or fails outright.
  • A WebGPU rewrite, Potree-Next, is in progress and is not a drop-in upgrade, so current integrations face an eventual migration with no vendor to manage it.
  • There is no access control, user management or audit layer; anyone with the URL sees the data unless you build authentication around the static files yourself, which is a real problem for confidential sites.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Potree

Free
  • PotreeFree
    • BSD-style open source licence
    • Unlimited datasets and viewers
    • Self-hosted on any static web server

Which should you pick?

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.
Mappedin review

Choose Potree if

  • You need octree streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want large dataset rendering.
Potree review

Questions people ask

Is Mappedin or Potree better?
Neither clearly leads. Mappedin starts at Free and Potree at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mappedin or Potree?
Mappedin starts at Free and Potree at Free.
Does Mappedin or Potree run on more platforms?
Mappedin runs on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud. Potree runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use Mappedin for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Mappedin best used for?
Mappedin is most often used for indoor navigation and map experience for buildings, operations management for facility and workplace planning. Of those, indoor navigation and map experience for buildings and operations management for facility and workplace planning are not what Potree is typically brought in for.
What can Mappedin do that Potree cannot?
Mappedin covers Core Functionality, User Interface. Potree covers Octree streaming, Large dataset rendering, Measurement tools, Clipping and profiles.

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.

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Potree: Does Potree cost anything?

No. It is open source and free. You supply the hosting, which for a static viewer is inexpensive.

Mappedin: 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.

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Potree: Is there commercial support?

No. There is no vendor and no support contract. Support is GitHub issues and the community.

Mappedin: 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.

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Potree: Who maintains it?

It originated at TU Wien and is maintained principally by Markus Schütz, with community contributions.

Mappedin: 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.

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Potree: Can it handle very large clouds?

Yes, hundreds of millions of points, because PotreeConverter builds a multi-resolution octree that streams only what is visible.

Mappedin: 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.

Source
Potree: Is my data private?

Only if you make it so. Potree serves static files with no built-in authentication, so access control is entirely your responsibility.

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