MapTools

Free & open-source alternatives

StoryMapJS

storymap.knightlab.com

Free tool to tell stories along a sequence of map locations

FreeMap Makers7

kepler.gl

kepler.gl

Drag-and-drop geospatial data visualization in the browser

Open sourceData Viz5

deck.gl

deck.gl

GPU-powered visualization of large geospatial datasets

Open sourceLibraries1

D3 (d3-geo)

d3js.org

Map projections and SVG maps for custom data graphics

Open sourceLibraries1

Folium

python-visualization.github.io

Leaflet maps from Python

Open sourceLibraries1

Plotly

plotly.com

Interactive maps in Python, R and JavaScript charts

Open sourceData Viz1

All alternatives

ToolPricingCommercial useExport imagesPlatforms
FlourishAnimated, interactive data stories including maps Freemium Check terms Check terms Web
CARTOCloud-native location intelligence on your data warehouse Enterprise Check terms Check terms Web, API, JavaScript Compare
MapChartColor countries, states and regions to make simple choropleth maps Freemium With conditions Allowed Web Compare
Foursquare Spatial StudioLarge-scale map visualization and analysis in the browser Freemium Check terms Check terms Web Compare
StoryMapJSFree tool to tell stories along a sequence of map locations Free Check terms Check terms Web Compare
ArcGIS StoryMapsStory maps that combine maps, text and media Freemium Check terms Check terms Web Compare
kepler.glDrag-and-drop geospatial data visualization in the browser Open source Allowed With conditions Web, JavaScript, Python Compare
ObservableData notebooks and dashboards with D3 and Plot maps Freemium Check terms Check terms Web, JavaScript Compare
DatawrapperCharts and maps for newsrooms, fast and accessible Freemium Allowed With conditions Web Compare
deck.glGPU-powered visualization of large geospatial datasets Open source Allowed Allowed JavaScript, Python Compare
D3 (d3-geo)Map projections and SVG maps for custom data graphics Open source Allowed Allowed JavaScript Compare
TableauBusiness intelligence with built-in maps Paid Check terms Check terms Web, Windows, macOS Compare
FoliumLeaflet maps from Python Open source Allowed Allowed Python Compare
PlotlyInteractive maps in Python, R and JavaScript charts Open source Check terms Check terms Python, R, JavaScript Compare

CARTO

carto.com

Cloud-native location intelligence on your data warehouse

EnterpriseWeb GIS8

MapChart

mapchart.net

Color countries, states and regions to make simple choropleth maps

FreemiumMap Makers8

Foursquare Spatial Studio

location.foursquare.com

Large-scale map visualization and analysis in the browser

FreemiumWeb GIS8

StoryMapJS

storymap.knightlab.com

Free tool to tell stories along a sequence of map locations

FreeMap Makers7

ArcGIS StoryMaps

storymaps.arcgis.com

Story maps that combine maps, text and media

FreemiumMap Makers6

kepler.gl

kepler.gl

Drag-and-drop geospatial data visualization in the browser

Open sourceData Viz5

Observable

observablehq.com

Data notebooks and dashboards with D3 and Plot maps

FreemiumData Viz2

Datawrapper

datawrapper.de

Charts and maps for newsrooms, fast and accessible

FreemiumData Viz1

deck.gl

deck.gl

GPU-powered visualization of large geospatial datasets

Open sourceLibraries1

D3 (d3-geo)

d3js.org

Map projections and SVG maps for custom data graphics

Open sourceLibraries1

Tableau

tableau.com

Business intelligence with built-in maps

PaidData Viz1

Folium

python-visualization.github.io

Leaflet maps from Python

Open sourceLibraries1