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The Mapme alternative that doesn’t charge per map

Mapme starts at $50 per month (or $30 on annual billing) for 30 locations, one published map, and no spreadsheet import — and every extra published map costs more. Mapsemble gives you unlimited maps on one account, embedded on as many sites as you like, with spreadsheet import and advanced filtering on the free plan, and never a bill for your traffic.

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Mapsemble vs Mapme at a glance

The headline difference is what your money buys — and what happens when you need a second map.

Capability Mapsemble Mapme
Entry price Free — build, publish and embed at no cost $30/mo (annual) or $50 monthly
What the entry plan includes 150 locations, CSV/Excel/Sheets import, cards, embedding 30 locations, 3 categories, no spreadsheet import
Maps Unlimited maps on one account, embedded on as many sites as you like 1 published map — a 2nd costs +$24–44/mo
Visitor limit No per-view billing, no overage bills 10,000 visits/mo on every self-serve plan
Spreadsheet import Free — CSV, Excel and Google Sheets From Professional ($55–90/mo)
Filtering Free, on fields you define yourself Expert plan ($110–180/mo)
Free to start Free plan — publish and embed, no time limit 14-day trial, 5 locations
Listings UX Airbnb-style photo cards Synced location list
AI features AI-generated popup and card templates AI import field-mapping
Analytics Built-in Via Google Analytics; native dashboard is Enterprise
Custom CSS Included on the free plan $110–180/mo (Expert)
Cards and popups rendered by your own code featureRenderer callback — your JavaScript draws every card and popup (Pro) iframe embed — postMessage commands only

Mapme pricing and limits verified on mapme.com in August 2026.

See the card experience live

A real embedded Mapsemble map — browse the cards, try the filters, and picture your own data here.

Only on Mapsemble

Render the cards and popups with your own code

Mapsemble injects the map into your page instead of framing it, so on Pro you can hand the widget a featureRenderer callback and draw every feature yourself — your components, your design system, your own live data. One callback covers all four places a feature appears.

  • listDesktop

    Cards in the list

  • listMobile

    Cards in the mobile sheet

  • selectedDesktop

    Popup on marker click

  • selectedMobile

    Bottom sheet on mobile

Mapsemble.init({
  container: '#mapsemble-map',
  mapId: 'YOUR_MAP_ID',
  embed: 'shadow',

  featureRenderer: function (container, feature, queryParams, location) {
    container.innerHTML = renderYourCard(feature, location);
  },
});

A Mapme map arrives as an iframe with a postMessage channel: your page can ask it to select a location or open the info panel, but it cannot render one. No plan changes that — the boundary is the iframe itself.

Read the featureRenderer docs

Why teams switch from Mapme

Pay per account, not per map

On Mapme, your plan includes one published map — a second one adds $24–44 per month, and ten Expert maps run $360 a month. One Mapsemble account covers unlimited maps, embedded on as many sites as you like: park map, store locator and event map, at no extra cost.

The essentials should not be upsells

Mapme paywalls spreadsheet import to its $90-per-month tier (monthly billing) and advanced filters to $180 per month. On Mapsemble, CSV/Excel and Google Sheets import are free, and filtering, sorting and search come with the fields you define yourself — also free.

Traffic spikes don’t change your bill

Every self-serve Mapme plan caps at 10,000 map visits a month; past that you are steered to a sales conversation. Mapsemble bills a flat fee with no per-view charges — your map stays up whatever your traffic does.

Cards, not just a list

Mapme pairs its map with a synced location list. Mapsemble gives visitors Airbnb-style photo cards — carousels, prices, badges — that filter and sort with the map.

Take the rendering over entirely

A Mapme embed is an iframe you talk to through postMessage: you can ask it to open a location, but you cannot decide what that location looks like — and its Custom CSS lands on the $110–180 Expert plan. Mapsemble hands the rendering back. On Pro, a featureRenderer callback draws every card, popup and mobile sheet from your own code, so the map matches the rest of your site instead of approximating it.

When Mapme is the better fit

A fair comparison cuts both ways. Mapme has real strengths, especially for rich-media storytelling:

  • You are building a rich-media experience — Mapme embeds Matterport and 360° tours, video, audio, and PDFs directly in location pages.
  • You want 3D — Mapme renders 3D buildings, terrain, and a globe view, plus floor-plan image overlays.
  • You need kiosk mode for an on-site touchscreen, or forms-based crowdsourcing via Google Forms and JotForm.

Switching from Mapme to Mapsemble

  1. Export your locations from Mapme (or start from the original spreadsheet).

  2. Import the file on the free plan — spreadsheet import costs nothing here, where Mapme reserves it for its Professional tier.

  3. Generate popup and card templates with AI, then set up filters on the fields you defined.

  4. Publish as many maps as your site needs — one account covers them all.

Frequently asked questions

How much do five maps cost on Mapsemble vs Mapme?
On Mapsemble, five maps cost the same as one — nothing. One account covers unlimited maps, published and embedded on as many sites as you like, on the free plan. On Mapme, five published Starter maps cost $80 per month on monthly billing, and five Expert maps $294 per month.
Does Mapsemble have a visitor limit like Mapme?
Mapsemble has no per-view billing and no overage charges — your map is never taken down for getting traffic. Mapme caps every self-serve plan at 10,000 map visits per month and moves you to a sales conversation beyond that.
Can I import my Mapme locations into Mapsemble?
Yes. Export your locations from Mapme to a spreadsheet and import the CSV or Excel file into Mapsemble — import is included on the free plan and addresses are geocoded automatically.
Can I render Mapme locations with my own components?
Not with your own code. Mapme embeds an iframe and exposes postMessage commands such as mapme.section.select and mapme.infoPanel.open — they control the map but cannot change what it renders, and deeper visual control means Custom CSS on the $110–180 Expert plan. Mapsemble injects the map into your page, so on Pro a featureRenderer callback lets your own JavaScript render every card, popup and mobile sheet.
Is Mapsemble free to try?
Yes — and more than try: building, publishing and embedding a map are free, with no time limit. You only subscribe for unlimited locations, badge removal or live data from your own site. Mapme has no free plan — its 14-day trial is capped at 5 locations and 100 views.

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