Best Map Creation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Datawrapper is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Mapotic and BatchGeo. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Mapotic. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Venngage at $10/mo.
From visualizing location data to preparing a map for others to use, map creation software serves a range of projects. Compared on map output types, custom data import, and export formats, these tools also differ in brand customization and built-in location data. Collaboration level and web embedding can help you assess how a map will be shared or used; free plans and paid-from pricing add cost considerations. Felt, Scribble Maps, and Mapotic lead the ranking, with MapTiler Cloud and BatchGeo among the following entries. Start with the output you need and the data you have, then compare the listed options for styling, collaboration, and delivery.
26 map creation 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 Datawrapper iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$21/mo
- 2 Mapotic iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$19/mo
- 3 BatchGeo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$99/mo
- 4 Felt iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free
- 5 MapTiler Cloud iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$30/mo
- 6 Scribble Maps iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$14/mo
- 7 Visme iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$12.25/mo
- 8 Maptive iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$104175.83/mo
- 9 eSpatial iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$41.58/mo
- 10 MapChart iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 11 Flourish No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free
- 12 Atlist No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$15/mo Map output types: interactiveCustom data import: YesBuilt-in location data: Yes
- 13 Mapline No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free
- 14 Proxi No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$32/mo Map output types: interactiveCustom data import: YesBuilt-in location data: Yes
- 15 StoryMapJS No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3Free Map output types: interactiveCustom data import: YesBuilt-in location data: Yes
- 16 ArcGIS StoryMaps No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free
- 17 Venngage No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2$10/mo
- 18 MapHub No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8$15/mo Map output types: interactiveCustom data import: Yes
- 19 MapOSMatic No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Map output types: staticCustom data import: NoBuilt-in location data: Yes
- 20 Maputnik No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Map output types: interactiveCustom data import: Yes
- 21 Mapbox Studio No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1
- 22 EasyMapMaker No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
- 23 Mapme No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
- 24 ZeeMaps No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9
- 25 kepler.gl No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.7
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Questions about this list
Which map creation software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Datawrapper is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 7.9. Mapotic is second and BatchGeo third.
How many of these have a free plan?
14 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Venngage has the lowest first paid tier we found: $10/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.