Side by side
Social Explorer 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 plan APIWeb
Social Explorer combines demographic indicators, mapping, reporting, and DataOps capabilities.
Visit Social Explorer Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
uMap combines map drawing, imported layers, visualizations, multimedia slideshows, and embedding in a free open-source project. Its web and self-hosting options suit projects that need control over map access, deployment, and collaboration.
Visit uMapThe facts
| Social Explorer | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | socialexplorer.com | umap-project.org |
| On interactive map software | #27 of 40 | #31 of 40 |
Social Explorer: what it does well
- Interactive maps support filters and area comparisons
- Reports export to Excel, CSV, SAS, or SPSS
- Offers web app and API access
- Describes role-based access and SSO
What to know first
- Basic legacy plan offers preview features and tools
uMap: what it does well
- Free and open-source under AGPLv3
- Draw lines, polygons, heatmaps, and clusters
- Import data through configurable sources
- Embed maps with an iframe
- Supports self-hosting with Docker and Dokku
What to know first
- Documented installation requires several server components
- Real-time collaboration requires Redis configuration
- Public maps may be indexed by search engines
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