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What it is

Scribble Maps is a web-based map-authoring platform for finding, creating, editing, annotating, embedding, and using maps, with Android and iOS support. It imports place-related spreadsheets, lists, and geodata in CSV, GeoJSON, and KML formats. Map tools include markers, lines, circles, donut and drive-time polygons, data filters, heat maps, measurement, and route optimization. Maps can be shared or embedded, and several users can work on one simultaneously. Its Connect Map Picker can integrate into web apps and return map data in formats including GeoJSON, KML, CSV, GPX, DXF, and Shapefile. Encryption uses AES-256 with PBKDF2 and takes place on the user's computer, but encrypted maps lack autosave, server-generated images, and listed-format exports; lost passwords cannot be recovered. The free plan allows one user, five lifetime map saves, and 450×450px images. Paid plans start at $14/mo (annual), and a 7-day trial is listed.

Spec sheet

What it does
Scribble Maps is a browser-based map-authoring platform for finding, creating, editing, annotating, embedding and sharing maps.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Purpose
Scribble Maps is a mobile-ready, web-based map-authoring platform for finding, creating, editing, annotating, embedding, and using maps.Read 1 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Integrations
The site advertises S3 integration, custom integrations, Google and OpenStreetMap basemaps, and data connectors on Business plans.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Support
Pro customers receive email support with a stated 24-hour response, and Pro Business includes training and onboarding.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Headquarters
The maker's terms give its address as 1180 Aire Pl, Windsor, Ontario N8S 4G2, Canada.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
API licensing
Scribble Maps licenses do not include commercial licenses for underlying base APIs, so separate Google or other provider licensing may be required.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Collaboration
Multiple users can work on maps together in real time, with team maps and role-based access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Commercial use
The terms say free products do not include a commercial license, while paid products automatically include one.Read 1 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Company size and founding
LinkedIn lists Scribble Maps as a privately held software-development company founded in 2009 with 2–10 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ca.linkedin.com
Connect picker SDK
A client-side picker.js SDK lets an application receive user-selected map data without implementing map rendering, server code or OAuth.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Data import
The service imports spreadsheets, CSV, GeoJSON, KML and other geodata for plotting and analysis.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Data mapping
It imports place-related spreadsheets, lists, and geodata and supports CSV, GeoJSON, and KML formats.Read 1 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Documentation
The help center lists 151 drawing/editing articles, 47 maps/data articles, 58 Pro articles and dedicated team, billing and support sections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Drawing and analysis
Map tools include markers, lines, circles, donut polygons, drive-time polygons, data filters, heat maps, measurement, and route optimization.Read 1 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Drawing and annotation
Users can place markers and text, draw polygons, donut polygons, curves and great-circle lines, add image overlays, and highlight regions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Embedding
Saved maps can be embedded in websites, blogs and portals with an iframe snippet.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Encryption
Encrypted maps use AES-256 with PBKDF2, and encryption and decryption occur on the user's computer; the encryption password is not sent to Scribble Maps servers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Encryption limits
Encrypted maps do not support server-generated images, exports to listed file formats, or autosave, and a forgotten encryption password cannot be recovered by Scribble Maps.Read 1 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Export formats
Maps can be exported as images and PDF, KML, GPX, SHP, DXF, CSV or GeoJSON files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Free account limits
The maker's subscription page says free accounts have five lifetime map saves, and deleting a saved map does not restore a save slot.Read 1 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Geocoding
Maps can search locations and geocode lists of addresses into mapped points.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Google Sheets connector
The Google Sheets live data connector is listed as available on Pro Business, and the connector currently requires latitude and longitude rather than addresses alone.Read 1 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Heatmaps
Pro accounts can create heatmap layers for visualizing concentrations of mapped data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Integration
The Connect Map Picker integrates into web apps and returns user map data in formats including GeoJSON, KML, CSV, GPX, DXF, and Shapefile.Read 1 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Limit: cancellation and account deletion
Recent Trustpilot reviewers allege difficulty cancelling membership on mobile and prolonged delays deleting accounts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: free output quality
Trustpilot complaints say the free tier has a poor interface and low-resolution images, with higher-resolution output requiring payment.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: reliability and usability
Trustpilot complaints include buggy behavior, difficulty importing photos, tablet navigation problems and lack of automatic saving unless enabled.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Maker legal entity
The service is owned and operated by 52 Stairs Studio Inc.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
OAuth API
Scribble Maps Connect exposes OAuth 2 authorization and token endpoints for server-side access to user map data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Offline storage
The editor can save map files locally as SMJSON files for later loading.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blog.scribblemaps.com
Ownership and public maps
The terms say users retain copyright ownership of submitted content, and public maps may be indexed and licensed to third parties, including AI companies; unlisted maps are excluded from those arrangements.Read 1 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Plugin extensibility
Developers can build JavaScript plugins that add custom functions directly inside Scribble Maps.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Praise: customer service
Some Trustpilot reviewers report intuitive tools and support resolving issues within 24 hours.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Praise: ease of use
G2 reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as intuitive and usable without advanced GIS expertise.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: mapping flexibility
GetApp reviewers praise the accessible map drawing, data visualization, boundary delineation and customization options.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Privacy position
The privacy policy says unlisted, private, secure and encrypted map data is not sold or licensed, while public maps may be licensed to AI companies.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Rating on Capterra
4.8 out of 5 from 47 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.co.uk
Rating on Chrome Web Store
3.9 out of 5 from 98 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on G2
4.6 out of 5 from 199 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.8 out of 5 from 48 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Trustpilot
1.4 out of 5 from 34 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Routing
Route optimization and a Directions Creator are available for planning routes on maps.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Security encryption
Map encryption uses AES-256 with PBKDF2; encryption and decryption occur locally and the encryption password is not sent to Scribble Maps servers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blog.scribblemaps.com
Sharing and teamwork
Maps can be embedded and shared, and multiple users can work on a map simultaneously.Read 1 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com
Spatial analysis
The product provides buffer analysis, travel-time isochrones, distance and area measurement, and attribute filtering.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scribblemaps.com

Plans and prices

Free Free free account basic drawing/editing · 5 lifetime saved maps · 450x450px images · 1 user Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Pro Basic — monthly $19 a month $19/month; auto-renewing 500 geocodes/month · 2,500×2,500px images · 1,500 Google map views/month Read 1 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Pro Basic monthly $19 a month monthly, auto-renewing unlimited maps · 500 geocodes/month · 2500x2500px images · heatmaps · WMS/TMS · advanced search · analysis Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Pro Business — monthly $100 a month $100/month; auto-renewing 5,000 geocodes/month · 11,000×11,000px images · 5,000 Google map views/month Read 1 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Pro Business monthly $100 a month monthly, auto-renewing Pro Basic features · 5000 geocodes/month · 11000x11000px images · onboarding · recent aerial imagery · georeferenced imagery Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Pro Basic — annual $168 a year $168/year; auto-renewing 500 geocodes/month · 2,500×2,500px images · 1,500 Google map views/month Read 1 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Pro Basic annual $168 a year 12 months prepaid, auto-renewing unlimited maps · 500 geocodes/month · 2500x2500px images · heatmaps · WMS/TMS · advanced search · analysis Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Pro Business — annual $1,080 a year $1080/year; auto-renewing 5,000 geocodes/month · 11,000×11,000px images · 5,000 Google map views/month Read 1 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com
Pro Business annual $1,080 a year 12 months prepaid, auto-renewing Pro Basic features · 5000 geocodes/month · 11000x11000px images · onboarding · recent aerial imagery · georeferenced imagery Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.scribblemaps.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Imports CSV, GeoJSON, and KML.
  • Includes heat maps and route optimization.
  • Multiple users can work on a map simultaneously.
  • Encrypted maps keep password handling on the user's computer.

Limits

  • Free accounts have five lifetime map saves.
  • Encrypted maps do not autosave or export listed formats.
  • Forgotten encryption passwords cannot be recovered.
  • Free products do not include a commercial license.

Who it suits

Scribble Maps suits people who need to build, analyze, and share maps from imported geographic data. Its simultaneous editing, embedding, and web-app picker can also serve collaborative or app-based mapping workflows.

Scribble Maps in depth

Read the full write-up

Scribble Maps is a mobile-ready map-authoring platform for building, analyzing, and sharing maps from location data. It best suits teams that need custom map layers, collaborative editing, or embedded maps; the free plan’s five lifetime saves and the limits on encrypted maps are meaningful constraints.

Overview

Scribble Maps brings data import, map editing, analysis, and sharing into one web-based workflow, with Android and iOS support as well as an API. Its mix of drawing and data tools is useful when a map needs to communicate more than locations alone. For a one-off map, the free save cap makes it a poor long-term home.

Users retain copyright in submitted content, but public maps may be indexed and licensed to third parties, including AI companies. Unlisted maps are excluded from those arrangements. Free products do not include a commercial license; paid products do.

Key features

Map authoring and analysis

Markers, lines, circles, donut polygons, and drive-time polygons support custom annotations and area-based views. Data filters and heat maps help reveal patterns, while measurement and route optimization add decision-making tools. This range favors projects that combine data and analysis; a basic location display may not warrant the extra complexity.

Import, sharing, and integration

Place-related spreadsheets, lists, and geodata can be imported in CSV, GeoJSON, or KML formats. Maps can be shared, embedded in an iframe, and edited by multiple users simultaneously. The Connect Map Picker lets web apps collect user map data in formats including GeoJSON, KML, CSV, GPX, DXF, and Shapefile, making it relevant to developers building map input into a product.

The live Google Sheets connector is limited to Pro Business and requires latitude and longitude rather than addresses alone. That makes it a better fit for teams with coordinates already prepared than for workflows relying on address-only sheets.

Encryption

Encrypted maps use AES-256 with PBKDF2, and encryption and decryption happen on the user’s computer; the password is not sent to Scribble Maps. The tradeoff is substantial: encrypted maps cannot use server-generated images, listed-format exports, or autosave, and a forgotten password cannot be recovered. Choose this mode only if those workflow losses and the risk of permanent lockout are acceptable.

Pricing

Scribble Maps has a free tier, a 7-day trial, and paid plans. The free account includes one user, five lifetime map saves, and 450×450px images; deleting a saved map does not restore a save slot. It can demonstrate the workflow, but the cap is too restrictive for sustained use. The free plan also lacks a commercial license.

PlanPrice and termsIncluded limitsFreefree5 lifetime map saves; 1 user; 450×450px imagesPro Basic — monthly$19 a month; billed $19/month, auto-renewing500 geocodes/month; 2,500×2,500px images; 1,500 Google map views/monthPro Basic — annual$168 a year; billed $168/year, auto-renewing500 geocodes/month; 2,500×2,500px images; 1,500 Google map views/monthPro Business — monthly$100 a month; billed $100/month, auto-renewing5,000 geocodes/month; 11,000×11,000px images; 5,000 Google map views/monthPro Business — annual$1,080 a year; billed $1080/year, auto-renewing5,000 geocodes/month; 11,000×11,000px images; 5,000 Google map views/monthPro Basic is the more measured paid option for individual users who need a commercial license and larger image output without the higher Business quotas. Pro Business suits heavier geocoding and map-view demand, and is the tier that includes the Google Sheets live connector, complimentary training, and onboarding. Pro customers receive email support with a stated 24-hour response. Paid plans include a commercial license; the annual Pro Basic price works out to the stated $14/mo paid-from rate, while both paid options auto-renew.

Platforms

Scribble Maps supports web, Android, and iOS, with API access for integrations. Its mobile-ready approach extends the map-authoring service beyond a desktop browser, while the API and Connect Map Picker address developers embedding map workflows in web apps.

Who it's for

Choose Scribble Maps if you need to turn imported location data into annotated, analytical maps and share or embed them with collaborators. It is especially relevant to teams coordinating edits and developers collecting map data through an app. Look elsewhere if you need a lasting free workspace, address-only Google Sheets syncing, or encrypted maps with autosave and server-side exports.

Pros and cons

Broad authoring toolkit: multiple geometry types, filters, heat maps, measurement, and route optimization suit maps intended for analysis, not just display.

Flexible data handling: CSV, GeoJSON, and KML imports, plus a picker returning formats such as DXF and Shapefile, support varied mapping workflows.

Practical collaboration: simultaneous editing, sharing, and iframe embedding support team and public-facing maps.

Severe free-plan ceiling: five lifetime saves, with no slot restored after deletion, rules out ongoing free use for most projects.

Encryption curtails convenience: no autosave or listed-format exports for encrypted maps, and lost passwords are unrecoverable.

Public-map exposure: public maps may be indexed and licensed to third parties; use unlisted maps to avoid those arrangements.

Alternatives

Badger Maps is worth considering for route-focused work: its free plan includes route optimization up to 120 stops and native iOS and Android apps. Workday Adaptive Planning is an alternative if you want a planning product with a 30-day trial, rather than a dedicated map-authoring platform. Maptitude offers a desktop option with a 10-year, one-user license for $1,095 as a one-time purchase, or an online plan at $795 a year; choose it if that licensing model better suits your mapping work. Create Mappins is a simpler web alternative with a free tier capped at three maps and 20 pins per map, or a $20 a month Pro plan with unlimited pins and maps. GeoMaps may fit a free route-and-prospect workflow, with up to 1,000 locations, one user, 25 stops per route, and 500 prospects a month. Mapline is another freemium mapping option. ODL Studio is free and open source for readers seeking desktop software on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Outfield is an alternative for readers seeking a paid field-sales platform.

For broader comparisons, see Sales Mapping Software, Map Creation Software, and Interactive Map Software.

Verdict

Scribble Maps is a strong choice for teams and developers who need flexible map authoring, data analysis, and sharing in one workflow. Its breadth and integration options are the case for choosing it; the free tier’s five-save lifetime limit, commercial-use restriction, and encryption tradeoffs are the reasons to compare alternatives before adopting it for ongoing work.

Verdict

Scribble Maps offers a broad set of authoring tools and ways to share maps. Review the free save limit, commercial-use terms, and encryption tradeoffs before relying on it for a workflow.

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