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eSpatial vs uMap
Both stand on interactive map software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Choose eSpatial if your team needs interactive business maps, territory design, or route planning, especially with Salesforce data or custom API integrations. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or concurrent logins to a shared user account.
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Free plan Self-hostedWeb
uMap offers map creation, data import, sharing, and self-hosting options in one open-source project. Check server-dependent import availability and configure the secret key carefully when self-hosting.
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| eSpatial | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Mapping Pro: $499 per user a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | espatial.com | umap.openstreetmap.fr |
| On interactive map software | #29 of 40 | #33 of 40 |
eSpatial: what it does well
- Maps spreadsheet and CRM location data.
- Balances territories by workload, travel time, revenue, or account count.
- Includes route planning and turn-by-turn mobile navigation.
- Offers two-way Salesforce integration and APIs.
- Live support is available by phone, chat, or screen-share.
What to know first
- No free plan; the trial lasts 7 days.
- Mapping Pro requires at least 3 users.
- Concurrent logins to the same user account are not supported.
uMap: what it does well
- Free and open source under AGPLv3.
- Imports GeoJSON, GPX, KML, and OSM data.
- Maps can be embedded and shared with access controls.
- Supports Docker, Dokku, and YunoHost self-hosting.
- Authors can select a data license.
What to know first
- Some importers depend on server configuration.
- Self-hosting requires a unique secret key.
- Some routing features require an API key.
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