MapChart: Color countries, states and regions to make simple choropleth maps. Observable: Data notebooks and dashboards with D3 and Plot maps.
| MapChart | Observable | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Online Map Makers | Geospatial Data Visualization |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starts at | Free | See website |
| Free tier | Free to use | Free for public notebooks |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | Web, JavaScript |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | With conditions | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Allowed | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 8 | 2 |
| Visit | Visit |
MapChart features
- Hundreds of ready-made region maps
- Click-to-color with legend
- Pattern and label options
- Image download
Check MapChart's terms for commercial use and attribution of downloaded images.
MapChart alternativesObservable features
- Reactive notebooks
- Observable Plot geo marks
- D3 projections
- Data apps framework
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.