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Scribble Maps vs Google My Maps: catalog facts
Scribble Maps	Google My Maps
Best for: People who need to create and share annotated maps from geographic data	Best for: Making and sharing a custom map for a trip or event
Free The homepage offers map creation for free with no credit card.	Free Free with a Google account.
Web	Web
Imports CSV, GeoJSON, and KML data Includes drawing, analysis, and map layer tools All 3 strengths for Scribble Maps Imports CSV, GeoJSON, and KML data Includes drawing, analysis, and map layer tools Supports sharing, embedding, and real-time collaboration	Import places from spreadsheets Collaborative editing and public publishing All 3 strengths for Google My Maps Import places from spreadsheets Collaborative editing and public publishing Maps embed in websites and open in Google Maps on mobile
The free plan allows five maps.	Requires a Google account and stores maps in Google Drive Limited analysis compared with GIS software
Web application	Web application
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Scribble Maps scribblemaps.com Catalog checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Google My Maps google.com/maps/about/mymaps Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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