Alternatives to Felt

A collaborative web mapping and GIS tool for making maps, apps and dashboards from uploaded data. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

  • Felt

    A collaborative web mapping and GIS tool for making maps, apps and dashboards from uploaded data.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Felt.

  • QGIS

    A free and open-source desktop GIS for making maps, editing spatial data and running analysis.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    QGIS is a free, open-source desktop GIS for Windows, macOS and Linux with full editing and analysis tools, but it needs installation and has a steep learning curve.

  • kepler.gl

    An open-source WebGL web application for visualizing and exploring large geospatial datasets.

    FreeOpen sourceWeb

    kepler.gl is a free, open-source browser app for visualizing large geospatial datasets with WebGL, focused on visualization rather than editing or full GIS analysis.

  • Mapbox Studio

    A browser-based design tool for building custom vector map styles and publishing them to apps.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    Mapbox Studio is a browser tool for designing custom vector map styles with data import for thematic maps, with styles tied to the Mapbox platform and SDKs.

  • uMap

    An open-source web tool for creating custom maps on OpenStreetMap layers and embedding them in websites.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    uMap is free and open source, can be self-hosted with Docker, and builds simpler custom maps limited to OpenStreetMap-style background layers.

Also worth comparing

These listings name Felt as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.

  • geojson.io

    A web tool for drawing, editing and converting GeoJSON map data in the browser.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

    Felt adds drag-and-drop import of many formats and real-time collaboration in the cloud, but is proprietary and advanced features sit in paid plans.

  • Google My Maps

    A web tool for making custom maps with pins, shapes, routes and layers you can share.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

    Felt adds drag-and-drop import, automatic geocoding and real-time collaboration, but is a proprietary cloud service with advanced features in paid organisation plans.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.