MapChart vs Mapotic

MapChart is a map-making service for coloring countries, states and other regions, then downloading the result as an image. Its library contains more than 100 world, continent, country, subdivision and fantasy maps. You can change colors, patterns, backgrounds, borders and legends, hide areas, zoom and save configurations for later editing. Selected maps accept Excel data imports. The website provides free high-resolution downloads, and maps made with the service use a CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Official add-ons connect Google Sheets and Airtable data to map creation and display. iOS and Android apps support making, previewing, sharing and downloading PNG maps. Website configurations can move to or from the mobile app as text files. The free plan includes the main tools and maps. Mobile Premium costs €4.99, paid once, Mobile Premium Max €8.99, paid once, and MapChart Plus $39.99 a year.

Mapotic is a mapping platform for creating web maps and mobile apps from location data. Its Map Builder supports custom fields, data layers, filters, ratings, comments, routes and polygons. Live Data Maps processes telemetry, GPS and tracking data for map visualizations, with API-call and update limits that vary by plan. Integrations include Google Sheets, WordPress, telemetry and tracking sources, and the Mapotic API. Google Sheets data can be imported once or connected on a schedule, including for approval workflows. Maps can be embedded in WordPress, and Mapotic describes connecting WordPress API content and user accounts with maps. The maker also offers branded iOS and Android apps. The Map Builder free plan is forever free, covers 100 places and may show ads; paid Map Builder plans start at $19 per month. Mapotic says it does not offer a free trial, though a showcase and time-limited premium access may be available by inquiry. Premium plans include 24/7 support by email, phone or video call.