Best Mapbox Alternatives (2026): 10+ options compared

CARTO

CARTO is a cloud-native location intelligence platform that runs spatial analysis, mapping and geospatial apps directly in cloud data warehouses for enterprise data teams.

• Better at: Higher Analytics score (9/10 vs 5/10)
• Better at: Higher Support score (7/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Has a free plan (CARTO does not)

Samsara

Samsara is a connected operations cloud that combines vehicle telematics, AI dash cams, equipment monitoring, and maintenance tools for fleets and field-heavy industries.

• Better at: Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Better at: Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Has a free plan (Samsara does not)

ArcGIS

Esri's GIS platform for mapping, spatial analysis and field data collection, used by utilities, governments and infrastructure owners to manage networks and assets.

• Better at: Higher Analytics score (9/10 vs 5/10)
• Better at: Higher Support score (7/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Has a free plan (ArcGIS does not)

Unleash live

Computer vision platform for utilities, mining, energy and transport operators that automates drone and camera-based asset inspections and continuous site monitoring.

• Better at: Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Better at: Higher Support score (7/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Has a free plan (Unleash live does not)

QGIS

QGIS is a free, open source desktop GIS. Organisations use it to view, edit, analyse and map spatial data, including vector, raster, mesh and point cloud layers.

• Better at: Higher Cost score (10/10 vs 6/10)
• Better at: Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Higher Security score (8/10 vs 5/10)

Desktop GIS from Octave (formerly Hexagon/Intergraph). It combines CAD, GIS and database data for mapping, spatial analysis and network modeling, mainly for government and utility users.

• Better at: Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Better at: Higher Support score (7/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Higher Security score (8/10 vs 5/10)

Propeller

Propeller is a cloud 3D mapping and survey analytics platform. It turns drone and GNSS data into measurable site models for earthworks, construction, mining and aggregates teams.

• Better at: Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Better at: Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Has a free plan (Propeller does not)

Neara

Neara builds physics-based 3D digital twins of electric utility networks from LiDAR, imagery and GIS data, used for resilience, wildfire, vegetation and capacity planning.

• Better at: Higher Analytics score (9/10 vs 5/10)
• Better at: Higher Support score (7/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Has a free plan (Neara does not)

Archibus

Archibus is an integrated workplace management system (IWMS) from Eptura. Large organizations use it to manage real estate, space, assets, leases, capital projects and facility maintenance.

• Better at: Higher Analytics score (7/10 vs 5/10)
• Better at: Higher Support score (6/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Has a free plan (Archibus does not)

Fulcrum

Fulcrum is a no-code mobile app for location-based field inspections and data collection, used by utilities, infrastructure and field teams.

• Better at: Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Better at: Higher Support score (6/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Has a free plan (Fulcrum does not)

VertiGIS

VertiGIS builds GIS software on top of Esri ArcGIS for utility network management, facility management, telecom network inventory, and low-code web and mobile apps.

• Better at: Higher Support score (6/10 vs 5/10)
• Better at: Higher Analytics score (6/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Has a free plan (VertiGIS does not)

RatedPower

Cloud software that automates feasibility, layout, electrical engineering, and energy yield studies for utility-scale solar, storage, and hybrid power plants.

• Better at: Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Better at: Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Has a free plan (RatedPower does not)

InFlightAI (formerly Levatas)

InFlightAI, formerly Levatas, is a computer vision platform that analyzes drone and robot inspection data to automate industrial asset maintenance and site security patrols.

• Better at: Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Better at: Higher Support score (6/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Higher Cost score (6/10 vs 3/10)

FlytNow

FlytNow, now sold as the FlytBase platform, is cloud and on-premise software for automating drone and drone-dock fleets used in enterprise inspection, security and infrastructure monitoring.

• Better at: Higher Security score (9/10 vs 8/10)
• Better at: Higher Analytics score (6/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Has a free plan (FlytNow does not)

Blue Marble Geographics

Blue Marble Geographics makes geospatial software. Its products are Global Mapper for desktop GIS and LiDAR processing, Geographic Calculator for coordinate conversion, and the Avenza Maps offline field app.

• Better at: Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 6/10)
• Better at: Higher Analytics score (7/10 vs 5/10)
• Gives up: Higher Security score (8/10 vs 5/10)