Pointly vs Raptor Maps: Complete Comparison (2026)

Why choose Pointly

• Has a free plan (Raptor Maps does not)
• Higher Customization score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Higher Cost score (7/10 vs 4/10)

Why choose Raptor Maps

• Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Better fit for energy companies (9/10 vs 7/10)

Pointly

Pros

• Monthly prices are published, from 99 euros for 500 million points, and there is a free tier for testing
• Pointly Box allows on-premise and air-gapped processing for data-sensitive operators
• It holds ISO 27001 certification, and cloud processing defaults to EU data centers on Azure
• Custom classifiers can be trained on a customer's own class catalog
• There are extensions for Esri ArcGIS and Bentley MicroStation, and it exports in many formats

Cons

• It only covers classification, with no asset management, work orders or maintenance tools
• Vectorization and custom classifier training are quoted per project, not list-price items
• There are few independent user reviews on G2, Capterra or Reddit
• The pricing page has a yearly billing toggle but shows no annual prices

Raptor Maps

Pros

• Built only for solar, so defect detection and reporting are tailored to PV modules and balance-of-system equipment.
• Solar Sentry autonomous drones can launch missions from SCADA alerts or after storms without anyone travelling to the site.
• The mobile app works offline, which helps technicians at remote solar sites with poor signal.
• An OAuth-based API exposes farms, inspections and anomalies for use in other systems.
• Well funded, with a $35M Series C in late 2024 from Maverix and existing investors.

Cons

• No public pricing; every purchase goes through a demo and sales.
• Limited to solar PV and unsuitable for other asset types.
• Almost no independent user reviews on G2 or SourceForge.
• No published security certifications such as SOC 2 were found.