Best Interactive Map Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Mapotic is ranked #1 of 41 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of BatchGeo and Datawrapper. The best-ranked option with a free plan is BatchGeo. The lowest first paid tier on this page is MapHub at €8/mo.
Maps built for exploration need to be shared, maintained and presented in ways that suit their audience. Compare map layers and data refresh with embed options, viewer limits and access control. Mapotic, BatchGeo and Datawrapper are among the entries, alongside Felt and MapTiler Cloud. API access and custom branding add further points to consider when planning how a map connects to other tools or appears to viewers. Check for a free plan and the listed paid-from price as you assess cost. How often the underlying data changes, and how people will access the map, can help you decide which listed capabilities matter most.
41 interactive map software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Mapotic iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$19/mo Data refresh: liveCustom branding: YesAccess control: role_based
- 2 BatchGeo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$99/mo Data refresh: manualCustom branding: NoAccess control: private
- 3 Datawrapper iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$21/mo
- 4 Felt iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Data refresh: liveCustom branding: YesAccess control: role_based
- 5 MapTiler Cloud iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$30/mo Custom branding: Yes
- 6 Scribble Maps iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$14/mo Data refresh: liveCustom branding: YesAccess control: private
- 7 Maptive iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$104175.83/mo
- 8 Maptitude iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$66.25/mo
- 9 eSpatial iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$41.58/mo
- 10 Yandex Maps iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9Free Data refresh: liveCustom branding: NoAccess control: public
- 11 MapChart iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Data refresh: manualAccess control: public
- 12 NYC Neighborhoods iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Data refresh: manualAccess control: public
- 13 NextGIS Web No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4€15/mo
- 14 everviz No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$599/mo Data refresh: liveCustom branding: Yes
- 15 Flourish No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 16 MapHub No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3€8/mo Custom branding: YesAccess control: private
- 17 Mapline No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 18 StoryMapJS No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1Free
- 19 CARTO No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5
- 20 Mapbox Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Data refresh: manualCustom branding: NoAccess control: private
- 21 ArcGIS Hub No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 22 EasyMapMaker No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Data refresh: manualCustom branding: YesAccess control: role_based
- 23 Social Explorer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Access control: role_based
- 24 Honeycomb Maps No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Data refresh: liveAccess control: role_based
- 25 kepler.gl No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Data refresh: scheduledAccess control: public
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Questions about this list
Which interactive map software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Mapotic is ranked #1 of 41 with a score of 7.9. BatchGeo is second and Datawrapper third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, MapHub has the lowest first paid tier we found: €8/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.