BatchGeo

BatchGeo is a spreadsheet-to-map tool for people who need to plot and share location data without cartography or GIS training. It is strongest for straightforward mapping and filtering; manual refresh and tier limits make it a weaker fit for constantly changing or sensitive datasets.

Overview

Paste spreadsheet records into BatchGeo and it geocodes supported locations onto Google Maps. Grouping and filtering help make geographic patterns easier to inspect, while marker and boundary maps provide different ways to present the data. Saved maps can be embedded on a website, but updates to the source spreadsheet do not flow through automatically: map data refresh is manual.

Key features

BatchGeo accepts addresses, intersections, cities, states, postal codes, and coordinates. That range supports use cases such as sales territories, real estate, store locators, and location analysis without requiring programming or GIS expertise. It is a practical route from a spreadsheet to a shareable map, rather than a substitute for an automated data pipeline.

Maps can be public, unlisted, available to subscription users, or password-protected with Pro. Treat address hiding cautiously: technically capable viewers may still uncover locations. BatchGeo stores map data on its servers; it says Pro traffic uses encrypted protocols and its servers are patched, firewalled, and periodically scanned and audited.

Pro adds Google Maps Street View, PDF, PNG, and KML exports, and route optimization for up to 23 locations. These tools help with map sharing and short route planning, but the route cap makes it unsuitable for larger routing jobs.

Pricing

The Free Plan is listed without a price and includes saving maps for up to 30 days, up to 1,000 geocoding operations per month, and up to 100 map views. The features FAQ separately caps free maps at 250 rows of data. This is enough for occasional, small maps, but the short retention period and view ceiling limit its use for durable or widely shared projects. A free trial is also offered.

BatchGeo Pro costs $99 a month. It allows up to 100,000 markers per map, includes 10 users, and adds password protection, Street View, PDF, PNG, and KML exports. Pro is the clear fit when maps exceed the free row cap, need stronger access control, or must be exported. The stated allowance of 5,000 viewers per month is relevant for public-facing embeds; custom branding and API access are not offered.

Platforms

BatchGeo supports web, Android, and iOS. Its native iOS app lets users access maps, search locations, filter data, and get driving directions; Android users are directed to mobile-optimized maps rather than a native app.

Who it's for

BatchGeo suits people in sales, real estate, store-location planning, or analysis who already have location data in a spreadsheet and need a map they can filter or embed. It is less appropriate when data must stay synchronized automatically, when hidden addresses need robust confidentiality, or when a project needs API access or custom branding.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Broad location-field support and spreadsheet input make it straightforward to turn existing records into maps without GIS training.
• Pros: Grouping, filtering, and marker or boundary views support exploration as well as presentation.
• Pros: Pro combines 10-user access, password protection, exports, Street View, and a generous per-map marker allowance.
• Cons: Manual refresh means spreadsheet changes require a separate map update.
• Cons: The free tier's 250-row map cap, 30-day saving window, and 100 monthly views constrain sustained use.
• Cons: Address hiding is not dependable protection against technically capable viewers, and the product has no API access or custom branding.

Alternatives

Choose Datawrapper if charts and tables alongside maps, web publishing, embedding, and PNG downloads are more important than BatchGeo's spreadsheet-location workflow; its free plan shows attribution. Felt is worth considering for unlimited maps and sharing on its free Personal plan, though that plan excludes own data-file uploads and is for personal use only.

Mapotic may suit a community or place-focused map: its free Map Builder plan includes 100 places, custom fields, layers, filters, ratings, and comments, with ads possible. EasyMapMaker is another free option for smaller pin maps, with 250 pins per map, 20 maps a day, and seven unique groups on Basic.

Mapbox Studio is a free starting point for Mapbox users, but related API and custom tileset usage may be billed separately. MapChart is an alternative for readers seeking another free map-making option. MapTiler Cloud may fit testing, personal, or non-commercial projects needing hosted storage and API requests, with its free plan capped at 5 GB storage, 5,000 sessions per month, 100,000 API requests per month, and 100 uploads per month. NextGIS Web is an alternative for readers comparing a web GIS with annual plans and layer-oriented allowances.

For broader comparisons, browse Interactive Map Software or Map Creation Software.

Verdict

Choose BatchGeo if your priority is converting spreadsheet locations into maps you can filter, embed, and share without GIS skills. Its Pro plan is compelling when you need larger maps, exports, or password protection, but look elsewhere for automatic data refresh, an API, custom branding, or stronger assurance that hidden addresses stay private.