Bing Maps vs. MapInfo Pro

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Bing Maps
Score 6.5 out of 10
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Bing Maps is a geographic information and location intelligence solution, that when integrated as a data visualization dashboard for Microsoft Power BI, Excel, SharePoint and Dynamics software allows organizations to visualize multiple layers of business data on a map, such as sales, current customers and competitors. The ability to view data in this context reveals patterns and relationships, allowing businesses to better understand their opportunities and informs key business decisions at all…N/A
MapInfo Pro
Score 8.1 out of 10
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Pitney Bowes offers MapInfo Pro, a Geographic Information System (GIS).N/A
Pricing
Bing MapsMapInfo Pro
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Bing MapsMapInfo Pro
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Bing MapsMapInfo Pro
Top Pros
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Best Alternatives
Bing MapsMapInfo Pro
Small Businesses
ArcGIS
ArcGIS
Score 8.9 out of 10
ArcGIS
ArcGIS
Score 8.9 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
ArcGIS
ArcGIS
Score 8.9 out of 10
ArcGIS
ArcGIS
Score 8.9 out of 10
Enterprises
ArcGIS
ArcGIS
Score 8.9 out of 10
ArcGIS
ArcGIS
Score 8.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
Bing MapsMapInfo Pro
Likelihood to Recommend
7.7
(3 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Bing MapsMapInfo Pro
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
Bing Maps is well suited for preplanning loads, specifically in regards to checking the bird's eye and aerial view to see if the facility has enough area or room for overnight parking. And if overnight parking is available, what number of restaurants are within walking distance from the business in the area.
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Precisely
MapInfo Pro is great for creating and editing spatial data and creating both simple and complex maps. I find it easy to locate tools now that the software has transitioned to a ribbon based toolbar. I also love that you can expand on functionality in MapInfo by adding third party tools as well.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • provides clear directions
  • street views allow preliminary identification of site layout and surrounding services
  • clear background aerial imagery
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Precisely
  • Gridding
  • Format conversions
  • Import of data is easy
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Cons
Microsoft
  • Needs to be easier to claim businesses that don't have addresses we can access with mail
  • Easier experience managing multiple properties
  • More collaborative abilities with property managers
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Precisely
  • The 3D capability in Datamine is a little outdated and hard to use
  • The labelling can sometimes be a little hit and miss
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Support Rating
Microsoft
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Precisely
MapInfo Pro customer support has always been quick and very helpful with any issues I have had with the software. They usually get back to you about your enquiry within 24 hours and they also tend to follow up to make sure your issue was resolved. I find it refreshing to be able to contact their experts quickly and easily.
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
Home Depot and Lowes are both in the same category and offer great products and services but each have something a little different the other doesn't offer or have. Likewise, Bing Maps is in the same category as Google Maps but offers a little something slightly different in the features.
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I find ArcGIS more comprehensive but with a more confusing interface; however this may be because I learned MapInfo first. Surfer and Global Mapper do more specific things better; but MapInfo is a good overall product for sophisticated GIS
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • Makes preliminary identification of sites easy
  • Quick preliminary site layouts
  • Quick and easy to obtain directions
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Precisely
  • Tracking of drilling programmes
  • Gridding of data in the field
  • Saves time on hand drawing maps
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