Best Interactive Map Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Felt is ranked #1 of 41 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Datawrapper and BatchGeo. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Datawrapper. The lowest first paid tier on this page is MapChart at €3.33/mo.
When you need a map viewers can explore, interactive map software gives you options for building and sharing it. Compare map layers, data refresh and embed options, along with access control and API access. Felt, Datawrapper and BatchGeo are among the tools to consider. Custom branding and viewer limits can affect presentation and reach, while free plans and paid-from pricing help you weigh cost. Think about how often your map’s data needs to change and how viewers should access it, then weigh those needs against the listed sharing and administration features.
41 interactive map software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
41ranked
15free plans on this page
€3.33/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Interactive Map Software 25 channels on this page · 80 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromData refreshCustom brandingAccess controlMap layersViewer limitEmbed options Spec sheet Score
01 Felt Free planYesPaid fromnot statedData refreshliveCustom brandingYesAccess controlrole basedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsiframe 5/8spec lines stated 8.1
02 Datawrapper Free planYesPaid fromnot statedData refreshnot statedCustom brandingnot statedAccess controlnot statedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.8
03 BatchGeo Free planYesPaid fromnot statedData refreshmanualCustom brandingNoAccess controlprivateMap layersnot statedViewer limit5,000 viewers/moEmbed optionsiframe 6/8spec lines stated 7.6
04 MapTiler Cloud Free planYesPaid from$30/moData refreshnot statedCustom brandingYesAccess controlnot statedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsiframe 4/8spec lines stated 7.6
05 Scribble Maps Free planYesPaid from$14/moData refreshliveCustom brandingYesAccess controlprivateMap layersnot statedViewer limit1,500 viewers/moEmbed optionsiframe 7/8spec lines stated 7.6
06 NextGIS Web Free planYesPaid fromnot statedData refreshnot statedCustom brandingnot statedAccess controlnot statedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.5
07 Maptitude Free planNoPaid fromnot statedData refreshnot statedCustom brandingnot statedAccess controlnot statedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.4
08 MapHub Free planYesPaid fromnot statedData refreshnot statedCustom brandingYesAccess controlprivateMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsiframe 4/8spec lines stated 7.3
09 Mapotic Free planYesPaid from$19/moData refreshliveCustom brandingYesAccess controlrole basedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsiframe 6/8spec lines stated 7.3
10 Maptive Free planNoPaid fromnot statedData refreshnot statedCustom brandingnot statedAccess controlnot statedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.3
11 everviz Free planYesPaid from$599/moData refreshliveCustom brandingYesAccess controlnot statedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsscript 5/8spec lines stated 7.2
12 Mapline Free planYesPaid fromnot statedData refreshnot statedCustom brandingnot statedAccess controlnot statedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.2
13 Yandex Maps Free planYesPaid fromnot statedData refreshliveCustom brandingNoAccess controlpublicMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsiframe 5/8spec lines stated 7.2
14 Flourish Free planYesPaid fromnot statedData refreshnot statedCustom brandingnot statedAccess controlnot statedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.0
15 eSpatial Free planNoPaid fromnot statedData refreshnot statedCustom brandingnot statedAccess controlnot statedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.9
16 StoryMapJS Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedData refreshnot statedCustom brandingnot statedAccess controlnot statedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 6.7
17 CARTO Free planNoPaid fromnot statedData refreshnot statedCustom brandingnot statedAccess controlnot statedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.6
18 MapChart Free planYesPaid fromnot statedData refreshmanualCustom brandingnot statedAccess controlpublicMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.1
19 ArcGIS Hub Free planNoPaid fromnot statedData refreshnot statedCustom brandingnot statedAccess controlnot statedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.0
20 MapBusinessOnline Free planNoPaid fromnot statedData refreshnot statedCustom brandingnot statedAccess controlnot statedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.0
21 Mapbox Studio Free planYesPaid fromnot statedData refreshmanualCustom brandingNoAccess controlprivateMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsiframe 5/8spec lines stated 5.9
22 NYC Neighborhoods Free planYesPaid fromnot statedData refreshmanualCustom brandingnot statedAccess controlpublicMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.9
23 Mapme Free planNoPaid from$30/moData refreshliveCustom brandingYesAccess controlrole basedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsiframe 6/8spec lines stated 5.8
24 MapsAlive Free planNoPaid fromnot statedData refreshliveCustom brandingYesAccess controlprivateMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsiframe 5/8spec lines stated 5.8
25 ZeeMaps Free planNoPaid from$19.95/moData refreshscheduledCustom brandingYesAccess controlrole basedMap layersnot statedViewer limitnot statedEmbed optionsiframe 6/8spec lines stated 5.8
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Data refresh | Custom branding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felt | 8.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | live | Yes |
| 2 | Datawrapper | 7.8 | Free plan | $21/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | BatchGeo | 7.6 | Free plan | $99/mo | Yes | — | manual | No |
| 4 | MapTiler Cloud | 7.6 | Free plan | $30/mo | Yes | 30 /mo | — | Yes |
| 5 | Scribble Maps | 7.6 | Free plan | $14/mo | Yes | 14 /mo | live | Yes |
| 6 | NextGIS Web | 7.5 | Free plan | €15/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 7 | Maptitude | 7.4 | No | $66.25/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 8 | MapHub | 7.3 | Free plan | €8/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 9 | Mapotic | 7.3 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | 19 /mo | live | Yes |
| 10 | Maptive | 7.3 | No | $104175.83/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 11 | everviz | 7.2 | Free plan | $599/mo | Yes | 599 /mo | live | Yes |
| 12 | Mapline | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 13 | Yandex Maps | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | live | No |
| 14 | Flourish | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 15 | eSpatial | 6.9 | No | $41.58/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 16 | StoryMapJS | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | CARTO | 6.6 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 18 | MapChart | 6.1 | Free plan | €3.33/mo | Yes | — | manual | — |
| 19 | ArcGIS Hub | 6.0 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 20 | MapBusinessOnline | 6.0 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 21 | Mapbox Studio | 5.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | manual | No |
| 22 | NYC Neighborhoods | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | manual | — |
| 23 | Mapme | 5.8 | No | — | No | 30 /mo | live | Yes |
| 24 | MapsAlive | 5.8 | No | — | No | — | live | Yes |
| 25 | ZeeMaps | 5.8 | No | — | No | 19.95 /mo | scheduled | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which interactive map software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Felt is ranked #1 of 41 with a score of 8.1. Datawrapper is second and BatchGeo third.
How many of these have a free plan?
15 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, MapChart has the lowest first paid tier we found: €3.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.
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