VSChecked 20 October 2026
Mapfloors vs Pointr
Pointr is an indoor positioning and mapping company best known for its Bluetooth blue dot and MapScale, an AI tool that turns CAD drawings into maps. Mapfloors takes a different approach: a GIS underneath, open exports on every plan, and live operational data on the map.
| Topic | Pointr | Mapfloors |
|---|---|---|
| Open exportsSource: pointr.tech, Indoor Mapping and Pointr Cloud pages | Maps are stored as GeoJSON. Pointr lists PNG, SVG and CSV export and IMDF support, plus content import and export over REST. | Most common formats, including IMDF, GeoJSON, GeoPackage and Shapefile, on every plan, whether we manage the map or you do. |
| Accessible and turn-by-turn routingSource: pointr.tech, Indoor Navigation and Packages pages | An accessibility mode avoids stairs and adds turn-by-turn voice guidance. Which package includes it isn’t stated. | Step-free routing on every plan, plus low-stimulus and avoid-crowds options. |
| Building the first mapSource: pointr.tech, MapScale page and FAQ | MapScale converts your CAD drawings, and Pointr’s mapping team reviews each result and fine-tunes it by hand where needed. | Our mapping team builds your first map as part of onboarding, from whatever drawings you have. |
| Map creation inputsSource: pointr.tech, MapScale and IMDF pages, FAQ | DWG, DXF and vector PDFs through MapScale. | DWG, DXF, vector or scanned PDFs and images, and IFC and Revit exports. |
| Importing your own geodataSource: pointr.tech, IMDF page and FAQ | GeoJSON and other vector maps such as SVG, checked case by case by Pointr’s delivery team. IMDF is described as an output, not an input. | Import IMDF, GeoJSON and GeoPackage on every plan. |
| Outdoor and GIS contextSource: pointr.tech, Indoor Navigation page, FAQ and v9.4 release notes | Campus routing from car parks into buildings, with Esri and OpenStreetMap outdoor basemaps added in March 2026. | Built on Atlas GIS: your own basemaps, outdoor paths and routes that start at the street. |
| Syncing external dataSource: pointr.tech, Pointr Cloud and Aviation pages | REST APIs for content, and real-time feeds from third parties such as flight information systems at airports. | Live updates through webhooks and MQTT, or a sync on whatever schedule you need, on every plan. |
| AI agentsSource: pointr.tech, v9.4 release notes | A Pointr Cloud MCP server, labelled beta since March 2026, for building data, place search, saved parking spots and wayfinding links. | An MCP server with live occupancy, bookings and closures, and actions such as booking a room, within the permissions you set. |
| After launchSource: pointr.tech, Pointr Cloud page and FAQ | Edit in Pointr Cloud, or have changed CAD files re-imported on a schedule. Pointr recommends quarterly updates to keep costs down. | Choose managed updates or self-management. Both run on the same editor, so switching needs no migration. |
Based on Pointr’s public website and developer documentation on 20 October 2026. Products change; if something here is out of date, tell us and we’ll correct it.
To be fair
When Pointr might be the better fit
- Its own Bluetooth blue dot, averaging 1–3 m accuracy by Pointr’s figures, which can use existing Wi-Fi access points or smart lighting as beacons.
- Very large portfolios: more than 5,000 venues, including about 2,300 Home Depot stores, by Pointr’s count.
- Healthcare depth: navigation inside Epic MyChart, and the Purple Maps indoor navigation portfolio acquired in May 2026.
- ISO 27001 and ISO 27017 certified information security.
- An enterprise ecosystem: a Microsoft Global ISV partner, part of Siemens’ IoT platform, and an Apple-certified IMDF converter.
Moving from another platform?
Mapfloors imports IMDF and GeoJSON, so maps you’ve already built don’t have to be redrawn.