Design, Video & Audio

Best Map Creation Software in 2026

A map can be a way to present places, imported data, or both, so start by comparing the outputs each tool supports. Map output types, custom data import, and export formats help clarify how information can move from source to finished work.

01 Datawrapper
It suits people and teams who need to make and publish charts, maps or tables, including those integrating visualisations into websites or presentations.

From $21/mo Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
9.4 Visit Specs
02 BatchGeo
BatchGeo suits people who want to map spreadsheet data without cartography, programming, or GIS training.

From $99/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
9.3 Visit Specs
03 Felt
Felt suits GIS, field operations, data science, analytics, product, and engineering teams working with spatial data.

From $199/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
9.3 Visit Specs
04 MapChart
MapChart suits people making maps for classrooms, journals, scientific papers, market research, presentations, infographics, games or travel.

From $3.33/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · Browser extension
9.0 Visit Specs
05 Scribble Maps
Scribble Maps suits people who need to build, analyze, and share maps from imported geographic data.

From $14/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
8.8 Visit Specs
06 Mapbox Studio
Mapbox Studio suits people creating branded map styles or visualizing their own geographic data.

Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
8.7 Visit Specs
07 Visme
Visme suits people creating presentations or illustrations who want templates, brand-kit tools and real-time collaboration.

From $12.25/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · iOS
8.6 Visit Specs
08 EasyMapMaker
EasyMapMaker suits people who want to turn spreadsheet location data into shareable or printable maps.

From $29/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android
8.4 Visit Specs
09 eSpatial
It is aimed at sales, marketing, revenue operations, and operations teams working with location data, routes, or territories.

From $41.58/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
8.4 Visit Specs
10 Atlist
Atlist suits individuals creating personal maps, plus teams and creators who need shared or embedded maps.

From $15/mo Free plan Web
8.2 Visit Specs
11 Mapotic
It is designed primarily for dynamic B2B2C projects and is intended for businesses, organizations and communities.

From $19/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
8.2 Visit Specs
12 MapTiler Cloud
MapTiler Cloud suits web and mobile developers who need customizable maps, geodata hosting, or location services.

From $30/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API
8.2 Visit Specs
13 Maptive
Maptive suits people and teams that want to turn spreadsheet data into maps, analyze territories, or plan routes.

From $9.17/mo Free trial Web · Windows · iOS · Android
8.2 Visit Specs
14 Flourish
Free is described as suited to learning and exploring.

Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted · Browser extension
8.1 Visit Specs
15 ArcGIS StoryMaps
ArcGIS StoryMaps suits organizations and individuals creating map-centered narratives, briefings, or collections.

Free plan Web
8.0 Visit Specs
16 kepler.gl
Free plan Web · API · Self-hosted
7.9 Visit Specs
17 MapHub
From $15/mo Free trial Web · API · Browser extension
7.9 Visit Specs
18 Mapme
From $50/mo Free trial Web
7.8 Visit Specs
19 Mapline
Mapline suits teams that need to map spreadsheet locations, plan territories, or organize routes.

Free plan Web · API
7.7 Visit Specs
20 Maputnik
Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
7.7 Visit Specs
21 Proxi
Proxi suits downtown organizations, destination marketing organizations, chambers, and content creators building location-based guides or community activities.

From $32/mo Free plan Web
7.6 Visit Specs
22 ZeeMaps
From $25/mo Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API
7.5 Visit Specs
23 StoryMapJS
It suits journalists and storytellers who need to organize media around geographic locations.

Free plan Web
7.2 Visit Specs
24 Venngage
Venngage suits people and teams creating presentations or other visual content in a browser.

From $10/mo Free plan Web
7.2 Visit Specs
25 uMap
Web · Self-hosted
6.4 Visit Specs

How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Built-in location data and brand customization shape other parts of the process; collaboration level and web embedding matter when maps are shared or published. Felt, Datawrapper, and MapTiler Cloud are options to compare. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing alongside the listed capabilities, then consider which combination suits the map you need to create and how others will access it.

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