Best Interactive Map Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Felt is ranked #1 of 32 as of 2 October 2026, ahead of Mapotic and Scribble Maps. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Mapotic. The lowest first paid tier on this page is MapHub at €8/mo.
When you need to present geographic information for others to explore, interactive map software brings map creation and sharing into one workflow. Compare map layers and data refresh with embed options, viewer limits and access control to understand how each option handles map content and access. API access and custom branding offer further comparison points, while free plans and paid-from pricing help frame cost. The ranking begins with Felt, Mapotic and Scribble Maps, followed by MapTiler Cloud and CARTO. Consider how your map will be maintained and shared, then weigh the listed controls and presentation options against those needs.
32 interactive map software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Data refresh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felt | 8.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | live | View |
| 2 | Mapotic | 8.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $19/mo | Yes | 19 /mo | live | View |
| 3 | Scribble Maps | 8.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $14/mo | Yes | 14 /mo | live | View |
| 4 | MapTiler Cloud | 8.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $30/mo | Yes | 30 /mo | — | View |
| 5 | CARTO | 8.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 6 |  Maptive | 8.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $104175.83/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 7 | Datawrapper | 8.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $21/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 8 | eSpatial | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $41.58/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 9 | BatchGeo | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $99/mo | Yes | — | manual | View |
| 10 |  uMap | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 11 |  MapHub | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €8/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 12 |  Mapbox Studio | 6.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | manual | View |
| 13 |  Honeycomb Maps | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | live | View |
| 14 | Social Explorer | 6.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 15 | Flourish | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 16 | Mapme | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 30 /mo | live | View |
| 17 |  OpenLayers | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | manual | View |
| 18 |  EasyMapMaker | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | manual | View |
| 19 |  Yandex Maps | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | live | View |
| 20 |  MapChart | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | manual | View |
| 21 |  PolicyMap | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 22 |  ZeeMaps | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 19.95 /mo | scheduled | View |
| 23 |  kepler.gl | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | scheduled | View |
| 24 | everviz | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 599 /mo | live | View |
| 25 |  Leaflet | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which interactive map software is ranked first on Inferse?
Felt is ranked #1 of 32 with a score of 8.9. Mapotic is second and Scribble Maps third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 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 on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.