Mapiq vs Cisco Spaces: Which Workplace Platform Is Future-Ready?
Mapiq delivers a full-stack workplace experience solution designed to support hybrid workforces, while Cisco Spaces extends Cisco’s network infrastructure into the physical office through location-based analytics. One is built for employee-centric optimization, the other for infrastructure-level insights.
What workplace challenges does Mapiq solve?
User-Centered Experience
Mapiq provides tools like intuitive booking, wayfinding, and visitor management, all available via web, app, and kiosk. Cisco Spaces, meanwhile, is designed for network administrators rather than everyday users.
Actionable Intelligence
By combining data from bookings, sensors, access control, and Wi-Fi, Mapiq delivers predictive insights. Cisco Spaces mainly tracks presence and movement, but does not offer proactive workplace planning capabilities.
Hardware Agnostic
Mapiq solution works independent of hardware while being compatible with various popular hardware vendors. Cisco Spaces is closely tied to Cisco Meraki and Catalyst hardware, limiting its compatibility with other vendors.
Beyond Network Data
Cisco Spaces, while strong in device location tracking, lacks features like community building, team based working, real-time wayfinding, and behavior-driven design tools.
Built to Grow With You
Mapiq’s modular architecture supports global enterprises with ease allowing local flexibility and rapid deployment across multiple sites.
Cisco Spaces requires deep integration into a Cisco-based network setup, making global scaling dependent on infrastructure changes.
Smarter Space Decisions Through AI
Mapiq’s AI-driven tools support scenario planning, forecasting, and long-term optimization strategies.
Cisco Spaces, on the other hand, provides presence data and traffic heatmaps, but lacks advanced analytics tailored to workplace planning.
When to Choose Mapiq Over Cisco Spaces
All-in-One Experience for Employees
Cisco Spaces does not offer booking, check-in, or employee-facing tools. Mapiq provides an integrated platform that enhances every step of the employee journey.
Partner-Level Support
Cisco Spaces support is tailored to IT and lacks strategic workplace services. Mapiq supports implementation, analytics, and long-term performance with a dedicated team.
Real-Time Data with Sensor Flexibility
Mapiq works with multiple sensor types (PIR, ceiling-mounted, Wi-Fi, access control), while Cisco Spaces relies on Meraki/Catalyst Wi-Fi presence data.
Mapiq vs. Cisco Spaces
Multi-Location Configuration
Limited
Scalable for Enterprises
Limited
AI-Powered Insights
Real-Time Occupancy via IoT Sensors
Limited
Desk/Room Booking
Limited
Visitor Management
Employee Notifications
In-House Workplace Consulting
Hardware Vendor Agnostic
Limited
Community Building
Not Just Insights — Outcomes
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Frequently asked questions
Mapiq aggregates data from bookings, sensors, badge systems, Wi-Fi, and user feedback to offer predictive, actionable insights into space use and planning.
Yes. Mapiq integrates with Cisco Catalyst & Meraki to enrich data but does not depend on Cisco infrastructure to function.
Cisco Spaces lacks employee-facing features like booking, wayfinding, and visitor tools, and does not offer AI forecasting or strategic consulting.
Every Mapiq customer receives a dedicated success manager, onboarding support, and access to in-house workplace consultants.
Yes. Mapiq supports global rollouts with localized setup, privacy controls, and a flexible integration framework for any workplace setup.