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ExpoFP vs Jibestream

ExpoFP is the floor-plan-first platform for events and venues, with wayfinding, kiosks and available blue-dot positioning, while Jibestream was a permanent-building indoor mapping and wayfinding platform that is now part of Inpixon, so this guide helps venue buyers choose the right fit.

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Overview

Jibestream was a Toronto-based indoor mapping and wayfinding software company, founded around 2009, known for map-enabled solutions in permanent buildings such as shopping malls, airports, hospitals and government facilities. Its platform was described as a geospatial platform that combines high-fidelity indoor maps with business data, with developer tools for building custom map-enabled applications. Inpixon acquired Jibestream in August 2019. As of October 2026, the jibestream.com domain redirects to Inpixon's website, which is now focused on real-time location systems (RTLS) for industrial and manufacturing environments. We could not find a current, standalone Jibestream product page, public documentation or pricing on that site.

ExpoFP is a floor-plan-first platform for trade shows, conferences, expos and venues. Organizers use it to publish interactive, browser-based maps, manage booth inventory, let exhibitors reserve or purchase booths, and give visitors searchable listings and turn-by-turn, accessible routes across floors, buildings and an area map without installing an app. ExpoFP also supports standing kiosks with "you are here", caching and full offline mode, and offers blue-dot indoor, outdoor GPS and QR-code positioning at the project level. Beyond events, it has dedicated solutions for airport terminals and shopping centres. The same floor plan is used for sales, exhibitor management and on-site wayfinding, and it can be embedded on any website.

This page is for teams comparing ExpoFP vs Jibestream, looking for a Jibestream alternative, or trying to understand the difference between an event floor plan platform and a permanent indoor wayfinding platform. It is written for venue and event buyers, and it is candid about where each approach fits. Where we describe Jibestream, we rely only on publicly available material and flag anything that should be confirmed directly with the vendor.

Quick verdict

Choose ExpoFP if

  • You run trade shows, conferences, expos, or exhibition events and need an interactive floor plan tied to booth inventory.
  • You want exhibitors to reserve or buy booths online from the map, with real-time availability.
  • You want attendees to search by booth, company, or category in a browser, with no app download.
  • You need to embed the plan and exhibitor list on your own website.
  • You want to set up and edit plans yourself, with published pricing and a free plan or trial to start.
  • Your venue hosts recurring events and the layout changes from show to show.

Choose Jibestream if

  • You are an existing Jibestream customer and need continuity with your current deployment (confirm support terms with Inpixon).
  • Your requirement is a long-term permanent-building deployment, such as kiosks, digital signage, or indoor positioning in a mall, airport, or hospital, built on Jibestream's platform.
  • You need a developer-led mapping SDK and custom integrations built around indoor maps and business data.
  • You are prepared to run a vendor-led evaluation, because a current standalone product and pricing are not publicly verifiable.

If you are shopping today for permanent-building wayfinding with kiosks or positioning, ExpoFP's airport and shopping centre solutions are worth a look, and you may also want to evaluate positioning specialists. See our ExpoFP vs Mapsted and ExpoFP vs Mappedin guides.

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureExpoFPJibestream
Interactive event floor plansCore product. Interactive, browser-based floor plans built for trade shows, expos and exhibition venues.Interactive indoor maps for permanent buildings. Event-specific floor plan tooling is not publicly documented; should be confirmed.
Floor plan editingSelf-service plan editor, with import options and vendor support for plan setup.Publicly described as a mapping platform with developer tools; current editing workflow should be confirmed.
Booth managementMap-first booth inventory with statuses, exhibitor assignment, and categories.Not publicly documented as a booth management product; should be confirmed.
Booth reservationsExhibitors can reserve booths directly from the map.Not publicly documented; should be confirmed.
Booth purchases onlineOnline booth purchases on paid plans (booth reservation and sponsorships included from DIY at $149/mo; exhibitor payments can be enabled on DIY, Standard and Pro plans).Not publicly documented; should be confirmed.
Real-time booth availabilityAvailability is reflected on the map as booths are reserved or sold.Not publicly documented for booth inventory; should be confirmed.
Exhibitor profiles / listingsExhibitor profiles and searchable listings linked to booths on the map.Business data can be linked to map locations in general; exhibitor-specific listings should be confirmed.
Search by booth, company, or categorySearch by booth number, company name, or category.Search and point-of-interest lookup is typical of wayfinding platforms; exhibitor and category search for events should be confirmed.
Attendee wayfindingTurn-by-turn, accessible routes across floors, buildings and an area map, no app required. Kiosks with "you are here" and offline mode; blue-dot, GPS and QR-code positioning available at the project level.Historically positioned around venue wayfinding, including kiosk and positioning use cases; current availability should be confirmed.
Mobile / browser experienceWeb-first, works in the mobile browser, with mobile support.Historically web and mobile SDK based; current offering should be confirmed.
Multi-floor / multi-building supportBuildings and levels are supported.Multi-building and multi-floor venues are a core historical use case (malls, airports, hospitals). Should be confirmed for the current offering.
Website embeddingEmbeddable floor plan and exhibitor list.Developer-oriented integration; embed options should be confirmed.
Self-service setupYes. Teams can start on a free plan or 7-day trial and configure plans themselves.Not publicly documented as self-service; typically vendor-led. Should be confirmed.
Lead retrieval / captureNot a core floor-plan feature; handled through ExpoFP integrations or the event's existing tools.Not a documented focus; should be confirmed.
Public pricingYes. Free plan, 7-day trial, DIY plans from $149/mo.No public pricing found. Should be confirmed with the vendor.
Product scopeFloor plans, booth inventory, exhibitor search, wayfinding, kiosks and positioning options for events and venues, including airports and shopping centres.Historically indoor mapping and wayfinding for permanent venues. Now part of Inpixon, whose public site focuses on industrial RTLS.
Best fitTrade shows, conferences, expos, convention centers and venues that need a fast-to-launch wayfinding map.Existing deployments and permanent-building wayfinding projects, subject to current vendor confirmation.
Ideal buyerEvent organizers, exhibition venue teams, and show producers.Facility, mall, airport, or hospital teams with developer resources, and existing customers.

Why teams pick ExpoFP over Jibestream

Teams that run events usually find that a general indoor mapping platform solves a different problem than the one they have. Their main goal is to sell booths, manage exhibitors, and help attendees find them. Here is why they choose ExpoFP:

  • Built for events. The floor plan, booth inventory, and exhibitor data are one connected system rather than a map with data layered on top.
  • Booth sales from the map. Exhibitors can reserve booths, and on paid plans purchase them online, with availability updating as booths sell.
  • No app required, kiosks and positioning available. Attendees open the map in a browser, kiosks work offline, and blue-dot positioning can be added at the project level.
  • Easy embedding. The interactive plan and exhibitor list drop into your own event or venue website.
  • Self-service and transparent. You can start on a free plan or 7-day full-featured trial, and DIY pricing is published from $149/mo.
  • A vendor with a clear, current product. ExpoFP is an active, standalone product focused on one job, so you know who builds it, supports it, and what it costs.

When Jibestream may be a better fit

Jibestream may be the better fit if you already run it in a permanent building, or if you want a developer-led mapping SDK that merges indoor maps with your own business data inside custom applications. Historically that was Jibestream's home territory. ExpoFP covers kiosks, wayfinding and project-level positioning, but it is not a developer SDK for building your own mapping application. Because the brand now sits within Inpixon and the public site emphasizes industrial RTLS, we recommend confirming directly with Inpixon whether the Jibestream platform is available to new customers, what support and roadmap commitments apply, and how it is priced. Other permanent-venue specialists may also be worth evaluating.

The real tradeoff

The real tradeoff is event operations versus building infrastructure. ExpoFP optimizes for the event lifecycle: build the floor plan, sell and assign booths, publish exhibitors, and guide attendees through a show. It works in a browser and on kiosks, adds positioning when a project needs it, and can change with every event. A developer-led mapping platform optimizes for a building that stays largely the same: custom applications built on base maps and business data, supported by in-house developers over years.

Neither is universally better. What matters is matching the tool to the job. Using a heavy developer-led platform for a single expo often adds cost and setup time, while a team that wants to build its own mapping application on an SDK will find ExpoFP's ready-made product less flexible at the code level.

How to decide

Start with the primary job. If the job is selling booths, managing exhibitors, and helping attendees find them during an event, an event floor plan platform is the closer fit. If the job is turn-by-turn navigation inside a permanent building, with kiosks or positioning, compare ExpoFP's venue solutions with wayfinding specialists; if you need a code-level SDK for a custom app, a developer platform is the closer fit. Then check the practical constraints: who will maintain the maps, how often the layout changes, whether you need public pricing to move quickly, and whether a vendor can show you a current product.

Because Jibestream's current status is unclear from public sources, treat any evaluation as a vendor-confirmation exercise. Ask for a live demo of the current product, written support commitments, and a pricing quote. Use this short checklist:

  • Do you need booth inventory, reservations, and online booth sales? Favor ExpoFP.
  • Do you need kiosks or wayfinding in a permanent building? ExpoFP covers both; favor a positioning specialist if you need deep positioning infrastructure or native SDKs.
  • Do you need self-service setup and published pricing? Favor ExpoFP.

FAQ

Yes, for event, exhibition and many venue use cases. If you are looking for a Jibestream alternative to publish interactive floor plans, manage booths, run kiosks and guide visitors with turn-by-turn routes, ExpoFP is designed for that, with blue-dot positioning available at the project level. If you need a developer SDK to build your own mapping application, a developer-led platform may be a better match.

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Disclaimer

Information on this page is based on publicly available product materials and may change over time. If you represent this product and would like us to correct or update anything, please contact us. This is ExpoFP's own comparison and reflects our perspective based on publicly available information and user-facing product research.