Adding a custom interactive map to your website can significantly improve your visitor engagement and conversion. The problem is there are so many "map makers" out there for various purposes and price points.
We have put together a dedicated list of top 5 tools for making business focused custom interactive map.
No Code Map App
Atlist map
Mapme
Mapbox
Google Maps
No Code Map App is a no-code builder that will instantly build a ready-to-use map from your data, complete with side bar, filters and call-to-actions. You can then customize it to your preferred color and style etc. Use it as a standalone page or embed it onto your website.
The only custom map builder that allows to you to fully integrate with your no-code database (including Google Sheets, Airtable or Webflow) and add specific conversion actions valuable to your operations (including buy, book, pay, fill in forms, call, email, and get directions).
Coding required: No
Key function comparison:
Complete design control
Import data from spreadsheet
Fully-integrated with your Google Sheets, Airtable and Webflow CMS
Ready-to-use templates (store locators, real-estate listings, events, restaurants and more)
Can add photos and audio
Auto-generated and customisable map filters
Auto-generated and customisable call-to-action
Cost: 2 week free trial then US$15 or 39/month
2. Atlist map
Atlist is an easy to use tool for creating custom maps complete with sidebar and can be embedded on any website. It’s used for world maps, store locators, visualizations, infographics etc.
Coding required: No
Key function comparison:
Complete design control
Import data from your spreadsheet
Can add photos
No database integration
No ready-to-use map template
No map filter
No call-to-action
Cost: 2 week free trial then US$9 or $18/month
3. Mapme
Mapme allows you to create and share beautiful interactive maps, no coding needed. It can handle many different digital map use cases, including project portfolios, events, neighborhood guides, real estate listings, and locators.
Coding required: No
Key function comparison:
Complete design control
Import data from your spreadsheet
Can add photos, videos, audio, PDFs, Matterport 3D tours, and other content types
Categories and filters
No database integration
No ready-to-use map template
No call-to-action
Cost: 7 day free trial then US$39, $75, $150/month
4. Google Maps
Google Maps Platform allows developers to create real-world, real-time experiences with the latest maps, routes, and places features. Built by the Google team for developers everywhere.
Coding required: Yes
Key function comparison:
Because it is a set of developer tools, so you can custom-build any type of interactive maps and map-based applications
Cost: Pay as you go with free credits and volume-based discounts
5. Mapbox
Mapbox provides precise location data and powerful developer tools for creating custom online maps. It is used by notable companies such as CNN, BMW, Financial Times, Instacart and Snapchat.
Coding required: Yes
Key function comparison:
Because it is a set of developer tools, so you can custom-build any type of interactive maps and map-based applications
Cost: Pay as you go with free credits and volume-based discounts
Hope this article has been helpful!
Nan