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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 19th, 2026 # Reviews of Maptitude Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.9 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews GS Goran S Service Design Senior AnalystBanking, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I resolved a lot of issues in my company by using Maptitude, and with maps and solutions I created on Maptitude.“ August 22, 2025 Ab Arash b Analyste en geomarketingFinancial Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “When creating market territories using Dissemination Areas, the process can sometimes be quite slow.“ October 21, 2025 Cd Claudio d Dealer Network Development SpecialistLuxury Goods & Jewelry, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The quality of the generated images and excellent resolution for use in PowerPoint presentations, for example.“ January 28, 2025 RN ROBERT N CEOSports, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Due to the speed of my workload, I have not had time to learn the many shortcuts. “ October 21, 2025 RL Ramon L Teamlead RoutesalesConsumer Goods, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The mapping is clear, nice you can choose what you want to see like districts, postal codes etc.“ October 22, 2025 RL Ramon L Teamlead RoutesalesConsumer Goods, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It is difficult when you use it for the first time.“ October 22, 2025 GS Goran S Service Design Senior AnalystBanking, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It gave us ease of access and clear insights on geography features of our work zones.“ August 22, 2025 JB Julio B Senior StrategistHospital & Health Care, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The added data doesn't go with my maps to the online platform“ February 16, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 88 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Sheldon Neil C. Planning & Scheduling Specialist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Maptitude's ability to use my data for analysis and visualisation it is phenomenal." September 6, 2019 5.0 I use Maptitude to conduct drive time analysis and calculate the optimal sequence of serving key locations. This has helped to reduce my dead kilometre cost but also has the added benefit of being able to provide drivers with instructions in the form of left and rights and maps. I use it to extract and analyse demographics for an area I will be serving to understand the makeup of my customers. I create selection sets to apply my analysis on only the set of data I'm interested at that moment. I create heatmaps that shows public transit safety aspects such as accident hot spots, driver abuse from customers etc. One of the interesting case studies I did not long ago was to map all the bus stops we serve and also all public toilets that are within walking distance to the bus stops. This helped my drivers to know where they can have a biological break if they need to during their journey. Pros Whenever I need to analyse my data and represent it visually I always go to Maptitude. The software is a GIS that can import, covert and export Google Earth, OpenStreetMap, Esri Shape, MapInfo, GPS, AutoCAD, Excel, Text etc. I've been using Maptitude for more than 13 years and bar TransCad (Caliper Corporations Public Transit Modelling Solution), there is no other GIS software that delivers like this! Cons I've compared Maptitude to many other solutions and can honestly say there is no major dislike that I have. If I'm really critical I'd say probably that the Caliper brand name appears on the bottom of the maps I produce (very small), and I'd like to keep secret how I am able to do what I do. Review Source Donald S. President Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Best Mapping Software out there" October 29, 2025 5.0 Even though I only use it on occasion, I can always pick right back up where I left off. After you learn it, it gets easy to use. I tried other solutions but Maptitude was always the best. The cost is good compared to other solutions. Pros I can always complete the needed task. I often need help and Customer Support is always there to help me. Cons The learning curve requires a lot of time. It is worth it but for me I could not just jump in and so some of the things I needed to do. After investing time in learning I can complete whatever I need. I have never found anything it is not capable of doing. I learn something everytime I use it. Review Source R Reviewer Teamlead Routesales Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Good review for a very useful and complete mapping tool" October 24, 2025 4.0 I like working with Maptitude, every time I use it I learn a little more about it. About the tool fleet and route management I haven't used this till know. This software is bougth by the IT- department of my organisation so I'm sure that security and value for money are good. Otherwise they had chosen for other software. Pros there is all sorts of options in one tool. Like territories, route optimizationand customer density. But also the possibility to change the used data in Maptitude. The mapping is clear, nice you can choose what you want to see like districts, postal codes etc. Cons It is difficult when you use it for the first time. It needs some time to learn how to use all the different options/ tools. With the help from \[sensitive content hidden\] and her training I got the skills to use Maptitude and experience and learn further about the software and all its possibilities. Review Source SJ Scott J. VP Marketing Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Maptitude is a great value with many capabilities!!! " September 11, 2025 5.0 Amazing value for so many capabilities!!! Support isn't needed much but when it is, they are quick and helpful to handle questions. Love this Maptitude! Pros The quick and easy capability to map our own data and join with many levels of geography. The on-board demographic information is very helpful as well. Cons The annual renewal process is a bit bumpy. Downloading updated version doesn't always go off seamlessly. Review Source R Reviewer Developer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Great product, very useful" May 30, 2025 5.0 Works great. Does what we need. We are very happy with it! After a bit of learning curve we are able to do things that we couldn't do with any other software, saving us a lot of time. Pros All the features! Maptitude has an overwhelming number of features! We only use a small fraction of the software. Looking forward to learning more. Cons It's a bit complicated but that is more of an issue of the type of work we do than the software. Over all the software is very good. Review Source R Reviewer Owner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Best bang for buck in GIS is Maptitude" September 22, 2023 5.0 I attended 2 classes in Boston early in the stages of Maptitude. I had little field experience in GIS and the instructor helped me understand the power of Maptitude. Pros Low cost of investment. Annual upgrade is less for previous users. Ability to import large records in layers (some call this vectors). Cons If one downloads the app and has a key, that does not always work. And there is no weekend support. Examples of how to create queries. Examples need to be shown like Qgis. How to rubber-sheet a map. How to export to KML data and examples. Review Source Paul L. Managing Consultant Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "GIS software that matters." May 8, 2024 5.0 The overal experience is very good, with the tools and features and plug-ins, the majority of logistics analysis projects can be executed. Pros The User Interface, offering tools and features that are only a few clicks away with excellent inbuilt support pages and examples. Cons Focus not so much on Europe, maps for European countries are not as actual as for other countries. Review Source R Reviewer Analyste en geomarketing Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Simple & Straightforward" October 24, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Maptitude has been very positive. It’s a powerful tool for geographic and market analysis, offering detailed data and strong mapping capabilities. While some processes can be slow with large datasets, the results are reliable and valuable. Pros I appreciate Maptitude’s comprehensive GIS tools and user-friendly interface. It allows for powerful spatial analysis and map creation without requiring deep technical expertise. Cons When creating market territories using Dissemination Areas, the process can sometimes be quite slow. It would be great if performance could be improved when working with large or detailed geographic datasets. Review Source R Reviewer CEO Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Maptitude solves a multitude of problems for franchisors and franchisees." October 27, 2025 5.0 I am overall happy with Maptitude. It is part of our data management and mapping services that we provide to our franchise clients. Pros I have found that Maptitude is a good value for the investment. I am a franchise developer and brand manager, which means I have to develop territories for my client franchisors. This software enables that result. Cons Due to the speed of my workload, I have not had time to learn the many shortcuts. I would appreciate more videos on how to harvest more than zip codes for my clients. I know the data is there! This way, I can provide more customer support. Review Source Goran S. Service Design Senior Analyst Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Exceptional Tool for Geospatial Analysis – Maptitude Delivers" August 25, 2025 5.0 I resolved a lot of issues in my company by using Maptitude, and with maps and solutions I created on Maptitude. It gave us ease of access and clear insights on geography features of our work zones. Pros What I like best about Maptitude is its powerful yet user-friendly interface that makes complex geospatial analysis incredibly accessible. The ability to visualize data geographically, run demographic reports, and create custom maps with ease has been a game-changer for our decision-making process. It’s fast, reliable, and packed with features that save time and deliver real insights Cons Graphics could be more vivid and maybe more colorful, but Maptitude's functionality and usability eclipses it. Review Source R Reviewer Associate Professor Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "The best value for money for spatial analytics." May 18, 2018 5.0 Pros I am more of a spatial analyst than a cartographer. Thus, what attracts me to Maptitude is the ease with which I can perform spatial analysis. Manipulating spatial data by creating spatial overlaps or buffers are just two examples. Once the data are ready, I can easily generate thematic maps, and if needed, run ordinary least squares or binary logit regressions from within Maptitude. In the past, I'd export data as CSV to Stata or R to run regressions. However, with Maptitude, I can test my preliminary hypothesis right there without running the risk of erroneous data translation from one software to another. Given that most if not all spatial data are correlated in space, one may need an estimate for spatial autocorrelation. With Maptitude 2018, I can readily generate Moran's I statistic to test the presence of spatial autocorrelation. The 3D Map feature in Maptitude 2018 is welcome. Now, one can generate a choropleth with two distributions where color may represent one variable and height represents another. As an example see the map at https://twitter.com/search?q=race%20and%20transit%20ridership&src=typd where I have plotted public transit ridership and the percentage of visible minorities in Toronto to highlight that transit ridership is more pronounced in racialized neighbourhoods. Given its strong transportation pedigree, Maptitude remains the best off-the-shelve GIS software for simpler transportation analysis involving networks and facility location. Cons Maptitude can be even better if it were to include the following: - The ability to record commands such that point and click exercises automatically generates a script that could be manipulated for repetitive tasks. - The ability to work with Google Maps and other similar APIs. - An integration or coupling with R, Geoda, and Stata Review Source R Reviewer Field Service Engineering Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Maptitude visualize you company." February 20, 2024 5.0 I'm very satisfied of the tool but also about the support that they give when we have a question or need help. They offer a great service. Pros easy to use and the way you can export data. Cons Nothing that I can think of since I think it is a great help for us. Review Source Len S. President Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "20 year Maptitude user review" August 14, 2019 5.0 The software is the "best bang for the buck" as far as I am concerned and the support from the Caliper tech staff always has been very good. I continue to be amazed at how sophisticated the software is and what we can do with it. After 20 years we are still learning and developing new applications for our bank clients. Pros Maptitude is very sophisticated software which nevertheless is easy to use. It also is an incredible value for the cost. Maptitude includes hundreds of demographic variables and no added charge. Cons This is difficult question to answer because we like Maptitude so much and we've been using it for more than 20 years. Like most software companies Caliper is always creating new updated versions of its software and for non-technical users like ourselves sometimes we can get a little frustrated learning the new way to do things in the latest versions. Review Source Julio B. Senior Strategist Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Great product for the money" February 19, 2024 5.0 Pros It is a very easy product to use and the online function makes it easy to share with client. Cons The added data doesn't go with my maps to the online platform Review Source R Reviewer Data Research Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Maptitude Makes a Visual Impact " September 10, 2019 5.0 Maptitude maps have been a key component to showing a huge cancer cluster around Fort Detrick with a graphic art picture image. The maps were shown by Senator Muse, D-MD and were instrumental in helping pass legislation for a cancer cluster investigation. When I began using Maptitude I had no clue whatsoever about mapping. I remember my excitement when the first 67 data records popped up on the map. That was a moment of total joy to be able to achieve that since I had no background in mapping - just a strong desire. I also use Maptitude in my current position to show areas of sales for our team. Pros The cost of the product as well as ease of use. The ability to visually show graphic locations of what you are trying to say in different formats. Once you have mapped the data, you can then breakdown the map further. The software is adaptable for multiple industries. Cons Would like to see more training classes in different parts of the country (Texas would be nice). Review Source R Reviewer Managing Director Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Affordable GIS Tool with most needed functionality" October 9, 2023 4.0 I am not a regular user of the tool. Currently I am on holiday in Madrid Spain.That is why I could not respond to your mail earlier. Pros I use Maptitude as a GIS tool to make Radio Network drawings. Once you learn it becomes an easy to use and affordable tool Cons Initially it was difficult to import datafiles. Once you learn how to use, it is good. Review Source R Reviewer Office Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Great application" January 18, 2024 5.0 Pros Maptitude does everything we need it to and customer service is great. Cons There have been no cons thus far while using maptitude Review Source TO Terry O. Business Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Maptitude "Mic Drop"" August 20, 2018 5.0 The recipients of my maps are often thrilled with what I create. I love easily whipping up a map and hearing the applause! I would have to say, Maptitude makes for a great mapping experience! Pros The most important thing about this software, for me, is that I can make a beautiful map without being a computer expert! I have a very basic knowledge of navigating around my computer. Learning how to use Maptitude was not difficult. Cons I know this is very picky, but I use the color palette in my work and I have a hard time finding just the right shade sometimes. The selection is huge but, nevertheless, I have a difficult time choosing. I always think the color selections are too similar. Also, the color is not saturated enough for my taste. Review Source R Reviewer Managing Director Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Feature rich." September 20, 2023 5.0 I feel like we've only just scratch the surface of a very interesting and important data analysis journey. Pros This product has a depth of features and capabilities that allow for deep location related data analysis. Our use of the product did not stretch it. Cons Like all very comprehensive systems there is a lot to take in but the tutorials are excellent and progressive. Review Source R Reviewer Routing Manager Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Maptitude Review" October 10, 2023 5.0 Very nice ! The details compared to Mappoint are superb! Pros I liked the ease of transitioning from Mappoint. Cons No changes needed. Overall great experience using this product. Review Source Gary M. Project Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Maptitude" September 26, 2019 4.0 We are able to graphically analyze or sales data and efforts to better target areas that should produce higher revenue. Pros This is exceptional software for detailed mapping of almost any kind of data, locally or nationally. Cons The learning curve is a little steep and I wish it was a bit more forgiving in the address format, I find that on quite a few addresses I have to modify to fit the software. Review Source R Reviewer President Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Very useful, reasonable price, a little obtuse for novices" October 14, 2020 5.0 We use Maptitude to geocode addresses with fields like county and time zone. Have used it for 10+ years and on the rare occasions we have needed support Caliper responds quickly and solves my problem. Pros Maptitude gives us a lot of useful data for a reasonable price. The new 2020 version is noticeably faster on my dataset, what used to take a dozen hours or more now is done in about an hour. Cons The interface is a bit obtuse for a novice GIS user, but at least has remained fairly consistent through the years. Review Source Michael M. Owner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Absolutely the best GIS" September 10, 2018 5.0 I've been using Maptitude since the first beta version came out about 30 years ago. I had a project mapping toxic data points across the nation and maptitude was the only GIS that could handle it and it was, to tell the truth, the only one I could afford. Since then many companies have sent me GIS programs in an attempt to switch but none yet come even close to the power and ease of use of Maptitude. Absolutely the best. Pros Ease of use, bundled data, affordability and pure amazing power. Cons Nothing to report. Absolutely the best hands down. Review Source R Reviewer Consultant Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Easy, powerful, and inexpensive." September 16, 2020 4.0 A variety of graphic displays of geographic information. Pros Not only is Maptitude easy to learn and low cost for a GIS software, it is quite powerful. Many features in Maptitude that might require buying a suite of products produce by other GIS software publishers. And never been stumped by a bug. Cons While graphic features are fine, the output is not as elegant or subtle as some of its competitors. Review Source Kirsten T. Director / Logistics Consultant ### "Cost-effective GIS for business analysis" May 17, 2017 5.0 Maptitude is excellent for doing geographic analysis projects looking at: where existing customers are and new ones might be (including using the built-in demographic data); identifying hot-spots, patterns and trends that can't be seen in Excel. It is really helpful with network design tasks - which sites are best: centres of gravity; visualising size of flows between distribution centres; allocating volume to different depots. If you're coming to Maptitute from a GIS background, I think you'll be impressed with what you get for your money. If you're coming to it from MapPoint or you haven't used GIS before, then it can take some time and the right head to be able to use the package. Either way, you can ask for a free demo, so you can see what you're getting. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.