Overview

Mapotic is a mapping platform for building web maps and mobile apps from location data. It is best suited to organizations running place-based or live-tracking projects that need configurable maps and data connections. Its range is a strength, but choosing well depends on matching plan limits to update frequency, API volume, and branding needs.

Its roots are in community and collaborative maps; it has since developed into a cloud platform serving businesses, organizations, and communities, with a stated focus on dynamic B2B2C projects. The company is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic. For broader comparisons, see Interactive Map Software and Map Creation Software.

Key features

Configurable place maps

Map Builder supports custom fields, data layers, filters, ratings, and comments. These give teams room to structure map content and invite feedback without limiting the product to static points. Routes and polygons start with Basic, while videos are also included there. Private maps and ad-free use likewise require a paid plan: the free tier is capped at 100 places and may show ads.

Pro adds admins and moderators, geocoding, map events, content moderation, advanced analytics, Google Analytics and GTM, and advanced embeds. That makes it a more suitable step for teams managing submissions or measuring map engagement, rather than a necessary upgrade for every small map.

Data connections and live maps

Google Sheets can feed maps through one-time imports or scheduled connections, and can support approval workflows. WordPress maps can be embedded, with connections between WordPress API content and user accounts. For tracking projects, Mapotic offers Argos and Movebank connectors and supports post-processing telemetry and enriching it with metadata.

Live Data Maps is the distinct choice for telemetry, GPS, and tracking visualizations. Its API and refresh limits vary by plan, so teams should compare the daily call quota and update interval against the needs of their data source before committing. The advertised tiers range from 25,000 calls per day with 24-hour updates to real-time updates on Custom; the latter also charges per 1,000 calls above 100,000 per day.

Mobile apps and access

Mapotic offers branded iOS and Android apps. Mobile Apps Starter includes basic styling and branding, but the customer manages the app-store listing; app-store listing management is included in the mobile custom plan. The platform also supports role-based access, iframe embeds, API access, and custom branding. Premium plans include 24/7 support by email, phone, or video call.

Pricing

Mapotic is freemium, with no free trial. The Map Builder free plan is forever free and includes up to 100 places, custom fields, data layers, filters, ratings, and comments; ads may appear. The maker may provide a product showcase and a time-limited premium plan for testing upon inquiry, but that is not a standard trial.

Map Builder Basic — $19 / month: 500 places, no ads, private maps, polygons, routes, and videos. It is the practical step up for public-facing projects that need more room and privacy.
Map Builder Pro — $49 / month: Adds admins and moderators, geocoding, map events, content moderation, advanced analytics, Google Analytics and GTM, and advanced embeds. Best for teams managing contributions and measurement.
Map Builder White Label — $99 / month: Adds a custom domain, branding and white label, custom emailing, menu customization, custom terms, and premium support. Choose it when the map needs to sit more fully under your organization’s identity.
Map Builder Custom — Starts at $149 / month: Includes a mobile app option, API connector, CSS/HTML/JS override, custom auth, external connectors, and multilingual content. It fits projects needing deeper integration or customization.

Live Data Maps Basic — $149 / month: 25,000 API calls per day, 24-hour updates, rich content, basic embedding, and basic map layers. The plan is a fit for lower-volume feeds that can tolerate daily refreshes.
Live Data Maps Pro — $249 / month: 50,000 API calls per day and hourly updates, plus branding, embed IP allowlist, weather data, and map layers. It suits teams needing more frequent updates and access controls for embeds.
Live Data Maps Enterprise — $399 / month: 100,000 API calls per day and 15-minute updates, with enhanced branding, user accounts and registrations, and multilingual support. The shorter refresh interval and larger quota target more demanding deployments.
Live Data Maps Custom — Starts at $699 / month: Real-time updates, custom mobile app, tailored features, and unlimited API calls per day, with charges per 1,000 calls above 100,000. It is for workloads that need real-time refresh or exceed the standard tiers.

Mobile Apps Starter — Starts at $199 / month: iOS and Android apps, basic styling and branding, customer-managed app-store listing, polygons, routes, and videos. It provides an app route without app-store listing management.

The two product tracks solve different problems: Map Builder pricing is tied to map-building and publishing capabilities, while Live Data Maps pricing hinges on API volume and refresh speed. Mapotic does not state a specific security certification or compliance standard, so teams with a required standard should confirm fit before adoption.

Platforms

Mapotic is available on web, iOS, and Android, and offers an API. Iframe embedding supports placing maps in other sites, including WordPress. Mobile apps are a paid option rather than a feature of every plan.

Who it's for

Mapotic is a strong fit for organizations that need configurable maps tied to operational data: community or business projects built around places, WordPress-connected maps, or telemetry visualizations with a defined update cadence. It is less compelling for a small map that exceeds the free cap only slightly if ads or the paid step-up are unwelcome, and it may not suit teams that require a stated security certification or a standard free trial.

Pros and cons

Pro: One platform covers place-based maps and live tracking visualizations, so organizations with both use cases can work within the same product family.
Pro: Google Sheets, WordPress, Argos, Movebank, and the Mapotic API provide concrete paths for bringing existing content and tracking data into maps.
Pro: The Live Data Maps tiers make update intervals and daily API quotas explicit, helping teams align spend with operational requirements.
Con: The free Map Builder plan is limited to 100 places and may display ads, making it restrictive for larger or fully branded public maps.
Con: The live-data plans begin at $149 / month, and real-time updates are reserved for a custom plan starting at $699 / month.
Con: There is no standard free trial, and the customer manages the app-store listing on Mobile Apps Starter.

Alternatives

Datawrapper is worth considering when charts, maps, and tables for web publishing and embedding are the priority; its free plan includes PNG downloads but displays attribution. everviz is another freemium option, with a free plan that shows attribution and a Team plan at $599.00 USD per month billed monthly, or $5,990 billed yearly.

Felt may suit personal mapping better: its free Personal plan offers unlimited maps and sharing but does not allow own data file uploads and is for personal use only. Flourish is a better fit when the goal is public projects and stories using its templates; its free plan allows unlimited projects and stories, with attribution on publishing and embeds.

Mapline is another freemium mapping option. MapTiler Cloud may be more appropriate for testing or personal non-commercial use: its free plan includes 5 GB storage for one file, 5,000 sessions per month, 100,000 API requests per month, and 100 uploads per month.

NextGIS Web is worth comparing for teams seeking self-hosted or Linux support; its Mini plan is 180.00 EUR per year billed annually for one user, 10 GiB storage, unlimited layers, one tracker, and one collector. Scribble Maps offers a free plan, with five lifetime map saves, one user, and 450×450px images.

Verdict

Choose Mapotic if your organization needs configurable place maps or location-data visualizations and values direct integrations, branded app options, and plan-defined live-data limits. Its strongest case is the breadth from place maps to tracking feeds; look elsewhere if you need a standard trial, a published security certification, or real-time data at a lower starting price.

	eurostat-map.js	Mapotic
Free plan	No	Yes
Free trial	No	No
Paid from	—	$19/mo
Open source	No	No
Platforms	api, Web	Android, api, iOS, Web
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Paid from	—	19 /mo
Data refresh	—	live
Custom branding	—	Yes
Access control	—	role_based
Embed options	—	iframe
API access	—	Yes

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