Best Map Creation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Flourish is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Mapotic and Datawrapper. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Mapotic. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Venngage at $10/mo.
When you need to turn location data into a map, start by considering the output you want and the information you need to bring in. Compared on map output types, custom data import, and export formats, these tools also differ on brand customization, built-in location data, and collaboration level. Flourish, Mapotic, and Datawrapper are among the entries to assess, with Felt and Mapline also listed. Check web embedding alongside free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. Think about who will create and view the maps, how the result needs to be shared, and which of the listed capabilities fit the task at hand.
26 map creation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Map Creation Software, one module each. A lit port is something its maker publishes; 10 of the 25 on this page have a public API.
- 01 Flourish API yesOSS not on recordFREE yesDOCS 7.4Free
- 02 Mapotic API yesOSS not on recordFREE yesDOCS 7.4$19/mo
- 03 Datawrapper API yesOSS not on recordFREE yesDOCS 7.3$21/mo
- 04 Felt API yesOSS not on recordFREE yesDOCS 7.3Free
- 05 Mapline API yesOSS not on recordFREE yesDOCS 7.3Free
- 06 MapTiler Cloud API yesOSS not on recordFREE yesDOCS 7.3$30/mo
- 07 Scribble Maps API yesOSS not on recordFREE yesDOCS 7.3$14/mo
- 08 MapHub API yesOSS not on recordFREE not on recordDOCS 6.9$15/mo
- 09 Maptive API yesOSS not on recordFREE not on recordDOCS 6.9$104175.83/mo
- 10 eSpatial API yesOSS not on recordFREE not on recordDOCS 6.7$41.58/mo
- 11 Atlist API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE yesDOCS 5.9$15/mo
- 12 Proxi API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE yesDOCS 5.9$32/mo
- 13 StoryMapJS API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE yesDOCS 5.9Free
- 14 ArcGIS StoryMaps API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE yesDOCS 5.8Free
- 15 BatchGeo API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE yesDOCS 5.8$99/mo
- 16 Venngage API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE yesDOCS 5.8$10/mo
- 17 Visme API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE yesDOCS 5.8$12.25/mo
- 18 MapOSMatic API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE not on recordDOCS 5.2
- 19 Mapbox Studio API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE not on recordDOCS 5.0
- 20 Maputnik API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE not on recordDOCS 5.0
- 21 MapChart API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE not on recordDOCS 4.9
- 22 EasyMapMaker API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE not on recordDOCS 4.8
- 23 Mapme API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE not on recordDOCS 4.8
- 24 ZeeMaps API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE not on recordDOCS 4.8
- 25 kepler.gl API not on recordOSS not on recordFREE not on recordDOCS 4.6
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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 map creation software is ranked first on Inferse?
Flourish is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 7.4. Mapotic is second and Datawrapper 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 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.