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Mappedin vs What3words

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Mappedin

Maps & Navigation

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

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
What3words logo

What3words

Maps & Navigation

What3words has divided the world into 3m squares and given each one

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Mappedin has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mappedin location naming is the leading source of integration failures, requiring manual cleanup of AI-generated labels; What3words the free API plan includes no coordinate conversion, only AutoSuggest, and is rate limited to 5 requests per second

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mappedin and What3words actually diverge.

Attributes where Mappedin and What3words differ
AttributeMappedinWhat3words
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, CloudWeb
Founded2011Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maps & Navigation).

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

Nothing recorded that What3words does not also cover.

Only in What3words

Nothing recorded that Mappedin does not also cover.

Both cover

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

What people use each for

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

Mappedin

No use cases recorded yet. See the Mappedin review.

What3words

  • Referring to a 3 metre square location with three wordsnot Mappedin
  • Adding location entry to a delivery or dispatch appnot Mappedin
  • Converting between coordinates and what3words addresses via APInot 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

What3words

  • The free API plan includes no coordinate conversion, only AutoSuggest, and is rate limited to 5 requests per second
  • Converting to and from what3words addresses starts on the Basic plan at $9.99 per month for 1,000 conversions
  • Priority and developer support require the Standard plan at $45 per month
  • 24/7 phone support requires the Plus plan at $125 per month
  • Custom invoicing and annual payment require the Premium plan at $300 per month
  • Overage pricing is not published; the page states only that a fair usage policy applies
  • The three word address scheme is proprietary and licensed rather than open data

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

What3words

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the What3words review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Mappedin if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud.
Mappedin review

Choose What3words if

Nothing in the data separates What3words from Mappedin on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

What3words review

Questions people ask

Is Mappedin or What3words better?
Neither clearly leads. Mappedin starts at Free and What3words at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mappedin or What3words?
Mappedin has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mappedin and On request for What3words.
Does Mappedin or What3words run on more platforms?
Mappedin runs on Web, iOS, Android, Cloud. What3words runs on Web.
Can I use Mappedin for free?
Yes. Mappedin has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. What3words starts at On request.

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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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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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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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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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.

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