Awaio vs Mapiq: which workplace platform fits you?
Mapiq books desks, rooms and parking, and turns sensor, Wi-Fi and badge data into analytics for large companies with at least 250 employees per office. Awaio also books desks, rooms and parking, and adds digital locks, door access and lockers that open with the phone, all in the same system.

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Last verified October 2026
Key differences
- One system: Mapiq connects to other vendors’ systems for lockers and doors. Awaio has its own digital locks and door access, so doors, gates and lockers open in the same app.
- Start small: Mapiq is designed for organisations with at least 250 employees per location. With Awaio you can start with one module, such as desks or lockers, and add more later.
- Support in your language: Mapiq’s app is in English, Dutch and French, and its support works in English. Awaio support answers in English, Swedish and Norwegian.
- Built for shared buildings too: in Awaio, several companies can share one building and each manage their own part, while the property owner runs shared rooms, parking and doors.
Feature comparison
Booking
Meeting room booking
- Mapiq
- Yes From Outlook, Teams, Google Calendar, web and mobile[1]
- Awaio
- Yes
Both let people book meeting rooms from their calendar or phone.
Desk booking
- Mapiq
- Yes Desks, areas and timeslots, with AI suggestions[2]
- Awaio
- Yes
Both let people book desks from a floor plan.
Parking booking
- Awaio
- Yes
With Awaio, parking bays, EV bays and bikes are booked in the same app.
Recurring bookings
- Mapiq
- Partly Desks are booked day by day. Automatic booking from saved preferences.[4]
- Awaio
- Yes
With Awaio, people book a regular room, desk or parking space once instead of every week.
Book on behalf of others
- Mapiq
- Yes Admins and booking assistants, for office days and desks but not parking[5]
- Awaio
- Yes Admins and reception book for others, and colleagues can share bookings
Both let the right people book for others. In Awaio, colleagues can also share a booking.
Interactive floor plans
- Mapiq
- Yes Map editor and 3D maps. Map drawing is also sold as a service.[6]
- Awaio
- Yes
Awaio admins draw and update floor plans themselves in the browser.
Indoor wayfinding
- Mapiq
- Yes 3D maps, search, kiosks and QR codes[7]
- Awaio
- Yes Live map of rooms, desks and colleagues, with real-time occupancy
Both show where colleagues, rooms and desks are on a live map.
Check-in and auto-release
- Awaio
- Yes
Awaio releases unused bookings automatically, with no sensors needed.
Payments for bookings
- Mapiq
- Not in public documentation[10]
- Awaio
- Yes Paid parking and other paid bookings
With Awaio, people pay for parking and other paid resources in the same app.
Custom booking forms
- Mapiq
- Partly Links to Microsoft Forms, web pages or email[11]
- Awaio
- Yes Custom forms for rooms, pool cars and more
Awaio has its own custom forms for rooms, pool cars and more.
Events and registration
- Mapiq
- Partly Sign-up through a link to another system[12]
- Awaio
- Yes Events with registration in the app
Awaio runs events with registration in the same app as everything else.
Booking quotas
- Mapiq
- Yes Weekly quotas, booking window and allowed days[13]
- Awaio
- Yes Quotas set in the booking rules
Both use quotas to share popular spaces fairly.
Integrations
Calendar sync
- Mapiq
- Yes Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace[17]
- Awaio
- Yes Outlook and Google Calendar
Both sync with Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
Your own calendar in the app
- Mapiq
- Not in public documentation[18]
- Awaio
- Yes Work and private calendars from Microsoft and Google, in the app and on the web
In Awaio you see your own meetings next to your bookings, on your phone too, so you plan the office day without switching apps.
Single sign-on
- Mapiq
- Yes Entra ID, Okta and any SAML or OIDC provider[19]
- Awaio
- Yes Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Awaio signs people in with the Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace account they already use.
Outlook add-in
- Mapiq
- Yes Rooms, catering, visitors and services[2]
- Awaio
- Yes Book desks, rooms, parking and lockers from Outlook
With Awaio, people book desks, rooms, parking and lockers from Outlook.
Meeting room displays
- Awaio
- Yes Works with Microsoft Teams Rooms. QR codes and TapCards replace door displays.
Awaio uses QR codes and TapCards at the door, so you don’t need a screen for every room.
Mobile app
- Awaio
- Yes
Both have apps for iOS and Android.
Building system integrations
- Mapiq
- Yes Temperature and blinds through the building management system[1]
- Awaio
- Yes Access control systems through Inlet
Awaio brings sensor, climate and access data into one system.
Sensor integrations
- Mapiq
- Yes Density, VergeSense, Disruptive, Elsys and more[14]
- Awaio
- Yes Occupancy and indoor climate sensors, such as BLDNG and Swegon
Both bring occupancy and indoor climate data into one view.
API and webhooks
- Mapiq
- Partly Public API and data streaming. Webhooks not mentioned.[23]
- Awaio
- Yes API and webhooks
Awaio connects to your other systems through an API and webhooks.
Admin and analytics
Utilisation analytics
- Mapiq
- Yes Sensor, Wi-Fi and badge data, forecasting and BI streaming[26]
- Awaio
- Yes
Awaio shows bookings against real occupancy, so you see which spaces are actually used.
Multi-tenant buildings
- Mapiq
- Not in public documentation[10]
- Awaio
- Yes
Property owners can run shared spaces for every tenant in one Awaio system.
User roles and permissions
- Mapiq
- Yes Seven admin roles[27]
- Awaio
- Yes
Give admins the access they need, and nothing more.
Communication
Notifications
- Mapiq
- Yes [24]
- Awaio
- Yes Push and email
Both remind people by push and email.
Messages to everyone in the workplace
- Mapiq
- Yes [25]
- Awaio
- Yes
Both let you reach everyone in the workplace with one message.
Booking confirmations
- Mapiq
- Partly In Slack, and when an admin books for you[14]
- Awaio
- Yes A confirmation for every booking
Awaio confirms every booking, so people know their space is theirs.
Lockers and access
Locker management
- Awaio
- Yes
Awaio lockers open with the phone, card or PIN, with no keys to hand out.
Digital locks
- Mapiq
- Not in public documentation[14]
- Awaio
- Yes Open with phone, RFID card, PIN or fingerprint
Awaio supplies locks that open with a phone, card, PIN or fingerprint.
Mobile access to doors
- Mapiq
- Partly Through access partners, such as SwiftConnect for Apple Wallet[14]
- Awaio
- Yes
With Awaio, employees open doors and gates with their phone, and access follows their booking.
Access cards
- Mapiq
- Not in public documentation[16]
- Awaio
- Yes Locks read the RFID cards people already carry
Awaio locks read the RFID cards people already carry, so nobody needs a new card.
Access control hardware
- Mapiq
- Not in public documentation[10]
- Awaio
- Yes Smart Access Box
The Awaio Smart Access Box connects existing doors and barriers to the app.
NFC service points
- Mapiq
- Not in public documentation[7]
- Awaio
- Yes TapCard and TapDot: tap the phone to book or open
People tap their phone on a TapCard or TapDot to book or open a resource.
Parcel and delivery handling
- Mapiq
- Not in public documentation[14]
- Awaio
- Yes Parcel lockers with a notice when the delivery is ready
Awaio parcel lockers tell people when their delivery is ready.
E-bike charging lockers
- Mapiq
- Not in public documentation[14]
- Awaio
- Yes Indoor and outdoor e-bike charging lockers
Awaio runs e-bike charging lockers indoors and outdoors.
Security, support and pricing
EU data hosting and GDPR
- Mapiq
- Yes Microsoft Azure in Western Europe. ISO 27001 certified.[28]
- Awaio
- Yes Hosted in the EU. GDPR compliant, DPA on request.
Both keep your data in the EU.
Support
- Mapiq
- Email, phone and chat in English, weekdays 09:00 to 17:00 CET[29]
- Awaio
- Chat and email in English, Swedish and Norwegian. Weekdays 08–17 CET.
Awaio support answers in English, Swedish and Norwegian.
Pricing model
- Mapiq
- Modular, prices on request. For 250+ employees per office. Parking and kiosks are add-ons.[10]
- Awaio
- Per resource, not per user. Unlimited users.
Awaio is priced per resource, with unlimited users, so cost follows your spaces, not your headcount.
Not in public documentation: we found no mention of it on the Mapiq website, help centre or app store listings.
Why teams choose Awaio over Mapiq
Doors and lockers in the same app
Open doors, gates and lockers with the same app people use to book desks, rooms and parking.
Start with one module
Begin with desks or rooms, then add lockers, parking or door access when you’re ready. Each module works on its own.
Pricing that doesn’t grow with headcount
Pay per resource, with unlimited users, whether people come in every day or once a month.
One system for the whole workplace
Start with one module. Add the rest when you need them.
- Room booking Book meeting rooms from the app, Outlook or a QR code.
- Desk management Book desks, see who’s in and plan the week.
- Locker management Assign and open lockers from the phone.
- Parking Book parking and share spaces fairly.
- Mobile access Open doors with the phone instead of a card.
- Wayfinding Find rooms, desks and colleagues on the map.
- Workplace communication Reach everyone in the workplace with one message.
FAQ
Questions about Awaio and Mapiq
Sources
- [1] www.mapiq.com/features/meeting-room-management · accessed 2026-10-26
- [2] www.mapiq.com/features/resource-booking · accessed 2026-10-26
- [3] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/67790-adding-a-parking-booking · accessed 2026-10-26
- [4] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/277289-can-i-book-my-whole-week-at-once · accessed 2026-10-26
- [5] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/68135-booking-on-behalf-of-someone-else · accessed 2026-10-26
- [6] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/70089-adding-a-map · accessed 2026-10-26
- [7] www.mapiq.com/features/office-wayfinding · accessed 2026-10-26
- [8] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/521057-getting-started-with-check-in · accessed 2026-10-26
- [9] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/872141-checking-in-to-your-building-with-a-qr-code · accessed 2026-10-26
- [10] www.mapiq.com/pricing · accessed 2026-10-26
- [11] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/361755-configure-a-service-with-microsoft-forms · accessed 2026-10-26
- [12] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/358498-getting-started-with-services · accessed 2026-10-26
- [13] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/67806-quota-location-profiles · accessed 2026-10-26
- [14] www.mapiq.com/integrations · accessed 2026-10-26
- [15] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/429706-adding-a-service-booking · accessed 2026-10-26
- [16] www.mapiq.com/features/badge-data-importer · accessed 2026-10-26
- [17] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/67792-sync-your-work-calendar-with-mapiq · accessed 2026-10-26
- [18] www.mapiq.com/employee-experience · accessed 2026-10-27
- [19] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/95102-getting-started-with-sso · accessed 2026-10-26
- [20] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/206902-the-kiosk-solution · accessed 2026-10-26
- [21] apps.apple.com/se/app/mapiq/id1552184899 · accessed 2026-10-26
- [22] play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mapiq.mobile · accessed 2026-10-26
- [23] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/69830-getting-started-with-the-mapiq-api · accessed 2026-10-26
- [24] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/94134-managing-app-notifications · accessed 2026-10-26
- [25] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/247224-creating-announcements · accessed 2026-10-26
- [26] www.mapiq.com/features/workplace-analytics · accessed 2026-10-26
- [27] help.mapiq.com/en/articles/69550-admin-roles-permissions · accessed 2026-10-26
- [28] www.mapiq.com/product/security · accessed 2026-10-26
- [29] cdn.prod.website-files.com/64d9d6a0ff6d9b216f689303/6aad30162a865cc542e70024_Support%20Policy.pdf · accessed 2026-10-26
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