MapBhoomi vs Excel: which is right for visual inventory?
Excel works for small teams with under 100 units and no public sharing needs. MapBhoomi fits teams that need live interactive maps, embeds, and API sync for 100+ units.
Excel is the default for plot and unit tracking — until sales teams spend more time updating sheets than selling. Here's an honest comparison.
| Criteria | Excel / Sheets | MapBhoomi |
|---|---|---|
| Visual map | Paste static image | Interactive pan/zoom |
| Live availability | Manual cell colors | Stage-driven map colors + filters |
| Customer sharing | Email files | /l/ link or /e/ embed |
| Multi-user edits | Version conflicts | Permissioned workspace |
| API integration | Manual export | REST API per project |
| Setup cost | ₹0 | From ₹60,000 setup (Starter) |
| Monthly cost | Low | From ₹2,000/mo maintenance |
| Best for | <100 units, single user | Sales teams, public sharing, 100+ units |
Migration from Excel in 5 steps
- Export inventory to CSV from your spreadsheet
- Create a MapBhoomi project and import the CSV
- Upload your layout plan image
- Draw unit polygons in Map Studio linked to unit numbers
- Publish and share your public map link
Who should stay on Excel
Single-operator teams with fewer than 100 units, no public sharing requirement, and infrequent status changes.
Who should use MapBhoomi
Teams with channel partners, website embeds, hundreds of units, or CRM sync requirements.