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Caliper

by Caliper · Since 1983
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Quick facts
VendorCaliper
Year launched1983
StatusActive
Location1172 Beacon St Ste 300, Newton, MA 02461, US
Countries servedGlobal
Languages11
Integrations1+
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesNO

About Caliper

Caliper Corporation is a leading provider of geographic information systems (GIS), mapping, and transportation software.

Caliper Corporation, founded in 1983, is a technology firm specializing in GIS, mapping, and transportation planning software. Its mission is to deliver cost-effective, professional mapping and transportation solutions that improve decision-making and planning. The company is best known for its flagship products: Maptitude, business mapping software used for sales territory management, demographics, market analysis, site selection, routing, and thematic mapping. TransCAD, a transportation planning software widely used by government agencies and consultants for traffic modeling and logistics. TransModeler, a traffic engineering and simulation software for analyzing roadway operations and traffic flow. Caliper serves industries such as logistics, government, transportation, and business intelligence, with more than 100,000 users across 80 countries. Its solutions are valued for speed, accuracy, and affordability, making them attractive alternatives to larger GIS platforms like Esri’s ArcGIS.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Cloud-native infrastructure supports scalability and operational efficiency.
  • Expands GIS adoption across 80 countries worldwide.
  • Builds trust with secure encryption and transparent audit trails.
  • Offers specialized products for logistics and government planning.
  • Provides affordable GIS and transportation solutions for enterprises.
Cons
  • Advanced AI features limited compared to newer entrants.
  • Requires heavy investment for scaling adoption internationally.
  • Customer support capacity may be stretched during rapid growth.
  • Marketing visibility weaker compared to global SaaS competitors.
  • Risk management depends on accurate transport and mapping data.

Features

Key features

Maptitude Mapping Software – Strategic business mapping and data visualization.
Radius Mapping Tools – Analyze proximity-based business opportunities.
Unlimited Geocoding – Convert addresses into geographic coordinates.
Heat/Thematic Maps – Visualize data with customizable map layers.
Routing Solutions – Plan efficient delivery and logistics routes.
Site Selection Features – Identify optimal locations using GIS data.
Market Analysis Tools – Evaluate geographic trends for business growth.
Sales Territory Management – Optimize territories with demographic insights.
TransModeler Simulation Tools – Analyze roadway operations and traffic flow.
TransCAD Transportation Planning – Model traffic, logistics, and transport networks.

Additional features

Demographic Data Integration – Incorporate census and market data.
Community Empowerment – Affordable GIS solutions for SMEs.
Custom Branding Options – Tailor GIS portals for corporate identity.
Risk Management Tools – Identify and mitigate transport risks.
Performance Benchmarking – Compare transport efficiency across regions.
Workflow Automation – Reduce repetitive mapping tasks.
Data Export Options – Generate compliance-ready GIS reports.
Audit Trail Records – Maintain transparent logs of GIS activities.
Role-Based Access Control – Secure permissions for GIS teams.
Custom Alerts – Notify users of mapping or transport anomalies.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
11
Interface languages
1
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanItalianPortugueseDutchRussianChineseJapaneseKorean

Billing currencies

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