MapInfo Pro Reviews & Product Details

I have been using MapInfo for years now and have enjoyed the easy to navigate program. I rarely have issues with it crashing and it handles all the functions of my job duties easily. I also still learn something new about it often in ways to improve and quicken my work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In the past I have had a hard time making maps with MapInfo due to its layout feature being rather dated. This is something that you have been working on improving and I will revisit it to soon to see if I can use this instead of other software that I use currently for making maps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Especially the raster capabilities which are powerful with the MRR format. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The lack of SQL functionalities and the unfriendly SQL interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Having the ability to display background maps is great feature. It eliminates the need to load multiple layers to display the same view plus it offers the satellite view. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are still areas where MapInfo is extremely slow and often shows "no responding". The amount of time it takes to display Oracle database tables is too long even using the "linked" option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Really enjoy using MapInfo for all functions of GIS. From querying, spatial analysis through to making maps, the user experience is excellent. I have also had to contact Pitney Bowes support about various functions and they have always been happy to help and provide ideas on how to overcome issues while using the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A few things could be improved including more streamlined labelling and the ability to create mapbooks. Don't get me wrong, you can use third party tools to add this functionality however I would really appreciate this functionality within MapInfo itself as both are highly used and requested features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

simplicity and ability to do so much in the tool and export to other tools. Telecom planning. MapInfo allows me to import many different layers to make decisions on planning network and future plans in the network which are very important. Not only that, but I am able to export the file in many other platforms if needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bing maps keeps disappearing which causes me to have to redownload it and that takes time. Also when exporting a few layers, I would have to do one by one in order to make it work in google earth, and this process takes a long time if I have multiple layers that I need to export into other tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The new ribbon layout makes it easy to navigate allowing for a minimal learning curve when switching from other common GIS software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mapbasic is somewhat difficult to learn provided that there are limited, up-to-date educational resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about MapInfo has always been the simplicity of the application and relative stability. At the moment the new interface that arrived with version 16 is top of my list. This encompasses a range of improved features such as tabs unique to content, easier to access functionality via the tabs and linking between maps and layouts, better layout control. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Two things come to mind. First is suggestion - provide shortcut keys to switch between selection tools and navigation tools. For example, the ability to quickly switch between the select cursor and pan in/out and zoom. This will speed up workflow. The other thing I dislike is that, compared to some other products there is a lack of analysis tools. For example, spatial statistical analysis and modelling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

-The fast learning curve,

-Made for everyone, without having a GIS background,

-Connect to Web Services for third party need,

-The UI is up to date,

- Nice add-on with geocoding and drivetime,

- The custom background maps are really nice

- A lot of extension and possibility to automate via Map Basic

- The support community is well documented

- The support line is responsive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- The limitation of the tools comparing with other vendors

- No SaaS offering

- No real new functionalities since 10 years

- The licensing can be an headache when it come to subscription

- The documentation is old and in a PDF format, not online

- The lack of mobility friendly with the product Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is good to work as the interface is user friendly and it can be integrated with infoworks ICM so that it helps a lot when we are running out of infoworks icm license.The best is the user friendly interface of the MicroDrainage and its ability to integrate with the CAD software's helping the designers to design with their own standards. one of the best is the automatically size drainage networks as well as designing of the stormwater and foul water systems graphically. It is the best software which i like the most. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing in the software to be dislike but if it takes time to load big files but we can wait resolve it. its not big issue. The software is good one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like MapInfo's unique format of saving all vector type data in a single file, which comes handy while working on typical water resource projects.

The raster analysis capabilities within the Vertical Mapper is very powerful and quite useful for projects involving flood mapping.

Also, I liked the Universal Translator which quickly converts the data into required format. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As an user of legacy MapInfo versions, it takes a while in the new ribbon based GUI to find the required tool/option. Suggest to add a "Search" button which would save a lot of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.