Maptive vs Store Locator Plus

Maptive turns spreadsheet data into interactive online maps without requiring GIS skills. It accepts Excel workbooks, CSV files, Google Sheets, pasted data, and drag-and-drop uploads. Users can create territories, map boundaries, select areas with a lasso, and build drive-time polygons or driving-radius maps. Route optimization supports up to 70 stops. Every paid plan includes more than 60 mapping and analysis tools, while CRM mapping supports Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive, and Keap. The service includes US Census variables, Canadian census data, and UK postcode statistics. Maps can be shared by link, embedded in HTML, or exported as PNG or PDF files up to 5120×3200 pixels. Maptive runs in a browser, including on smartphones and tablets, and lists Android, iOS, Windows, and API availability. It is cloud-only and has no self-hosted version. A free plan and 10-day trial are listed. The 45 Day Pass costs $25,045, paid once; Pro costs $1,250,110 a year, and Team costs $2,500,220 a year.

Store Locator Plus gives visitors maps and searchable directories for businesses with physical locations. A locator can be added to a website or app that accepts JavaScript, or used through its hosted service, which works with platforms such as Squarespace, Weebly, Wix, and WordPress. Compatibility is also listed for Joomla, GoDaddy, and mobile apps. The homepage describes support for 125 to 15,000 locations and directs larger deployments to ask about custom pricing. Location tools include unlimited categories, GPS detection, CSV import and export, scheduled imports, and territory filtering. Owners can adjust the search form, results layout, map appearance, and featured locations; advanced reporting and clustered markers are also available. The free WordPress plugin adds search and mapping through a shortcode, but is self-managed and requires the user to manage a Google API key. Hosted service plans include map views, with extra-view charges varying by plan. The managed service includes backups, upgrades, security work, and performance monitoring. The free plugin is available for self-hosted WordPress; paid plans start at $5/mo.