EasyMapMaker vs eSpatial

EasyMapMaker turns spreadsheet data containing addresses or latitude and longitude into maps. Users can paste data or drag in an Excel file, choose options, and generate a map. Its tools include clustering, colored and custom markers, filtering, radius searches, heat maps, map styles, pin labels, and numbered pins. Saved maps can be shared, embedded on a webpage, or printed; users can export maps as images or PDFs and export visible map data to Excel. The free plan uses OSM for geocoding, while paid plans use Google Maps and Google geocoding. The service can also create KML for Google Earth. Maps work on most Apple and Android phones and tablets, though some features may not be supported on every device. Map creation and editing are possible on mobile devices, but the maker does not recommend or support that use. Basic is free with 250 pins per map and 20 maps a day. Pro is $29 per month, and a 7-day trial is listed.

eSpatial turns location data from spreadsheets and CRM systems into interactive maps for analyzing business patterns and opportunities. Its mapping tools include heat maps, pin maps, filtering, distance measurement, and proximity or radius analysis. Teams can design territories around workload, travel time, revenue, or account count, model scenarios, and manage hierarchies. Route planning optimizes routes and schedules, and the company describes turn-by-turn mobile navigation. Data can be imported from Excel or CSV, and Salesforce integration is two-way; APIs support custom links to cloud ERP and business intelligence systems. eSpatial also offers iSMART, an on-premise server-based GIS accessed through a browser, with web and Java APIs. The company says it is ISO 27001:2022 certified and describes controls including firewalls, intrusion detection, and change management. Application data is stored in Virginia, with backups in California, and is not copied outside the USA. Live mapping-expert support is available by phone, chat, or screen-share. Mapping Pro costs $499 a year per user, with a three-user minimum. A seven-day trial is listed and there is no free plan.