What Makes Us Unique
In a world of massive GIS platforms like Esri and Mapbox, it’s easy to assume that building custom mapping applications means conforming to their rules - their SDKs, their servers, and their pricing models. But at ThinkGeo, we believe GIS should empower developers, not restrict them.
That philosophy has guided us for nearly two decades, and it’s what continues to make ThinkGeo truly unique in the geospatial software landscape.
1. Developer-First, Not Platform-First
ThinkGeo was built for developers - not for forcing you into someone else’s ecosystem.
Our royalty-free .NET-based SDKs (for WPF, WinForms, MAUI, Blazor, and WebAPI) give developers full control over the map experience and the freedom to deploy however they choose. You can ship unlimited applications to unlimited users, without per-seat or per-transaction fees.
Whether you’re building an enterprise dashboard, a mobile field app, or a cloud-based mapping solution, ThinkGeo gives you the tools and APIs to own your GIS stack - end to end.
2. Unified Cross-Platform GIS for .NET
Most mapping toolkits specialize in just one platform, but ThinkGeo does it all - with a consistent API experience across desktop, web, and mobile.
With ThinkGeo UI, you can build once and deploy anywhere:
Desktop: WPF and WinForms
Mobile: .NET MAUI, Android and iOS
Web: Blazor and WebAPI
Each product shares a common design philosophy and core APIs, enabling seamless transitions between environments. And because our stack is fully .NET-native, it integrates naturally into your existing development workflow.
3. Built for Offline and Data-Agnostic GIS
ThinkGeo has long led the way in offline mapping and data interoperability.
Our products support virtually every major GIS format - including shapefiles, GeoTIFFs, MBTiles, Mapbox Vector Tiles (MVT), ESRI File Geodatabase, PostGIS, WFS, WMS, CAD, KML, and many more.
If you have a custom dataset, we have you covered. Our Layers, Styles and FeatureSources are extensible - learn more here.
From oil fields to defense operations, ThinkGeo tools are optimized for scenarios where connectivity is limited and performance matters most. You can cache maps, render massive datasets, and perform spatial analysis - all offline.
4. A True Engineering Partnership
We don’t just ship software - we partner with our customers to solve real world problems.
Through our Helpdesk, customers gain direct access to the engineers who build our products at no additional charge. You can ask implementation questions, get troubleshooting help, and even discuss feature ideas with the same developers who write the code. It’s a level of responsiveness that’s rare in any industry, and it helps our customers move faster with confidence.
But what truly sets us apart is how our professional services team works directly with customers to design, optimize, and deliver GIS solutions that fit their unique needs. Whether you need architectural guidance, performance tuning, or full application development, ThinkGeo brings deep technical expertise and a collaborative spirit to every engagement.
5. ThinkGeo Cloud: The Perfect Complement
While ThinkGeo UI empowers developers on the client side, ThinkGeo Cloud extends that power to the server side - offering high-performance APIs for basemaps, geocoding, routing, elevation and more.
These services are production-ready, easy to integrate, and backed by U.S.-based infrastructure - ideal for teams who need reliability, performance, and compliance. Best of all, you can use ThinkGeo Cloud alongside ThinkGeo UI or independently within your own tech stack.
6. Independent and Transparent
ThinkGeo is proudly independent and privately held. That means:
No venture capital influence.
No forced lock-ins.
Transparent licensing and predictable pricing.
We’re based in Frisco, Texas, with a team that’s responsive, accountable, and dedicated to helping you succeed.
7. Specialized Yet Scalable
ThinkGeo thrives where flexibility, agility, and control matter most.
Our customers range from startups and system integrators to global enterprises and government agencies - all using ThinkGeo to power custom, mission-critical GIS applications that scale without the cost or complexity of enterprise systems.
If you want to build your own GIS experience - not just configure someone else’s - ThinkGeo is the partner you’ve been looking for.
Connect With Us
We hope you found today’s post useful. If you have questions or topics you'd like us to cover in future posts, we’d love to hear from you! Email us at sales@thinkgeo.com or schedule a meeting to talk in person. We always enjoy connecting with our customers, learning how you’re using ThinkGeo, and exploring new ways to improve our products.
About ThinkGeo
We are a GIS software company founded in 2004 and located in Frisco, TX. Our clients are in more than 40 industries including agriculture, energy, transportation, government, engineering, IT, and defense. We pride ourselves on our excellent service and transparency. ThinkGeo offers a variety of products and services to meet almost any GIS application need. We can even help you develop your next project - anywhere from a few hours of consulting to outsourcing an entire project. To learn more, email us at sales@thinkgeo.com, or call us direct at 1-214-449-0330.
