Mapotic vs Scribble Maps

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.

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.