How to upgrade from MapTiler Desktop to MapTiler Engine step-by-step

This article provides information about the newly upgraded release of MapTiler's tiling software - MapTiler Engine 12.0. It also thoroughly informs about the transition of the existing licenses together with a set of instructions on how to upgrade your MapTiler Engine instance to the new plans.

Important notice

In November 2022, MapTiler Engine moves from perpetual licensing to a completely new subscription-based model. Between November 1st of 2022 and January 31st of 2023, all customers can switch to the subscription-based model with discounted prices. After 1st February 2023, only the standard prices will be available.

How to upgrade with a discount

Starting from November 1st of 2022, all users of MapTiler Engine will receive their discount codes after launching MapTiler Engine. They will also get a direct link to the checkout, so they can purchase the new plan right away. We made the upgrade process as easy as possible.

And there is more! The discount code can be applied to more than just one purchase! So if you want to stack up on MapTiler Engine, you can do it now with the best prices available. Just keep in mind that the offer expires by the end of January 2023.

Here is how to upgrade to MapTiler Engine with the DISCOUNT prepared for you:

• Open your MapTiler Desktop 11.3
• Check for updates
• Download MapTiler Engine 12 installer (MapTiler Engine download page)
• Install MapTiler Engine 12
• Enter your old license key in MapTiler Engine 12 and try activating the software
• A pop-up will appear, and you will receive a discount coupon
• Copy your discount code
• Proceed to checkout by clicking "BUY SUBSCRIPTION"
• Choose the right plan for you and click "SUBSCRIBE"
• If you do not have a MapTiler Cloud account, create one
• Fill in the details on the purchase page
• Click "Purchase"

Please remember that you can apply the code to any monthly or annual subscription purchase you chose (Plus, Pro), and you can buy as many discounted subscriptions as you like!

MapTiler Desktop in the past

MapTiler Desktop (previously just MapTiler) has always been an integral of the company's portfolio and it has been a trusted go-to product for thousands of professionals who needed their data tiled and ready-to-be-served in various map applications either offline or online. 

MapTiler Desktop has always been a box product, sold with a perpetual license and an optional annual support subscription that provided the users with access to ongoing updates, bug fixes, and technical support. The product has always come in several tiers, tailored to the specific needs of each user group. In the past, the Free, Start, Plus, and Pro plans offered the same basic functionalities, whereas the higher plans (Plus and Pro) added a ton of extra features.

MapTiler Engine is the future

The world is nowadays moving away from boxed products that are "for life" to more convenient and more transparent subscription-based products that have lower prices to start, require zero commitment from the customer, and are paid only if they are used, pushing developers to innovate and add new features and improve the product based on feedback and needs of the customers.

We want to create a better product with a team of people dedicated to it. Previously, purchasing any fully "PRO" product required a large initial investment of multiple thousands of dollars - now it has significantly lower monthly or annual payments - lowering the barrier of entry.

MapTiler Engine joins the family of other MapTiler products, becomes more integrated with our free basemaps and map hosting - and is going to be easier to use. The tool can be used offline and produces standardized output formats which are provider-independent - so customers have the choice of hosting the maps on-premise or on cloud storage they prefer.

The new MapTiler Engine plan brings you everything you need in one package: the software, new features and regular updates, bug fixes, and high-quality support, and you will be able to cancel at any time. There are no hidden costs, and neither are there any unnecessary paid add-ons. Therefore, you as a customer can easily predict your expenses and plan your business costs more effectively.

New features and improvements

MapTiler Engine is now available in 4 tiers FREE, PLUS, PRO, and ENTERPRISE subscriptions. We are doubling the number of available CPU cores in the individual plans - ensuring faster-rendering speed. The FREE version has no watermarks and the PLUS plan can also render up to 10 input files. There are lots of other new features and improvements waiting for you. And we are going to add even more in the future! Just check out the MapTiler Engine site to learn more.

Useful links

MapTiler Engine purchase and pricing page
MapTiler Engine advanced features
MapTiler Engine news