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Head-to-head · Store Locator Software

Elfsight Store Locator vs Locatoraid

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Elfsight Store Locator #6 in Store Locator Software 7.5/10 Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Elfsight
Locatoraid #7 in Store Locator Software 7.4/10 Free plan · paid from $59 Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Locatoraid

Elfsight Store Locator leads on 0 checks, Locatoraid on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreElfsight Store Locator · 7.5/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresLocatoraid · 3 of 3

Elfsight Store Locator scores higher on our rubric for store locator software: 7.5 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

On map provider, Elfsight Store Locator gives you Other where Locatoraid offers Google maps. Locatoraid offers location search filters; Elfsight Store Locator doesn't publish it.

Elfsight Store Locator is the better fit for small businesses seeking a low-cost locator. Locatoraid is the better fit for wordPress users seeking a self-hosted locator.

  • Elfsight Store Locator fits best

    Small businesses seeking a low-cost locator

  • Locatoraid fits best

    WordPress users seeking a self-hosted locator

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Side by side

Feature Elfsight Store Locator 7.5/10 Visit ↗ Locatoraid 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.5 7.4
Ranking #6 in Store Locator Software #7 in Store Locator Software
Best for Small businesses seeking a low-cost locator WordPress users seeking a self-hosted locator
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $5/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 14 days 15 days
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web
Support Docs, Community Email
Integrations 7 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Elfsight Store Locator 2/3 · Locatoraid 3/3
Custom branding ✓ ✓
Bulk location import ✓ ✓
Location search filters Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Location limit Not published Not published
Map provider Other Google maps
Publishing options Web embed Web embed
Our review
Pros
  • Imports location data in bulk from CSV.
  • Visitors can search by address, ZIP code, or location name.
  • Location cards can show hours, contact details, and photos.
  • Automatic geocoding with manual coordinate editing
  • Radius search, visitor detection, filters, and geographic grouping
  • REST API plus CSV and Excel transfers on paid plans
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 200 monthly views and 1 widget.
  • Basic allows 5,000 monthly views and 3 widgets.
  • Adjustable location filters are marked “Soon.”
  • Self-hosted WordPress deployment limits use on other platforms
  • Integrations listed are limited to Google Maps, WPML, and Loco Translate
  • Email support is not 24/7, and Google Maps usage may add costs
Our verdict

Elfsight Store Locator is a no-code website widget for businesses that want visitors to find physical stores or service locations. It combines an interactive map with a location list, search, and detailed cards, and supports businesses…

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Locatoraid is a self-hosted WordPress plugin for publishing searchable maps of stores, dealers, and other physical locations. Site administrators manage names, addresses, categories, custom fields, icons, and map styles, while visitors…

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  1. Elfsight Store LocatorStore Locator Software 7.5Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual)
  2. LocatoraidStore Locator Software 7.4Free plan · paid from $59

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Elfsight Store Locator — where it wins

    • Imports location data in bulk from CSV.
    • Visitors can search by address, ZIP code, or location name.
    • Location cards can show hours, contact details, and photos.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 200 monthly views and 1 widget.
    • Basic allows 5,000 monthly views and 3 widgets.
    • Adjustable location filters are marked “Soon.”

  • Locatoraid — where it wins

    • Automatic geocoding with manual coordinate editing
    • Radius search, visitor detection, filters, and geographic grouping
    • REST API plus CSV and Excel transfers on paid plans

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted WordPress deployment limits use on other platforms
    • Integrations listed are limited to Google Maps, WPML, and Loco Translate
    • Email support is not 24/7, and Google Maps usage may add costs
  • Elfsight Store Locator7.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $5/mo (annual)

    A low-cost locator widget with CSV imports, nearby-store search, and location cards.

    Visit ElfsightFull verdict →
  • Locatoraid7.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $59

    A focused, self-hosted WordPress locator with free and one-time paid plans.

    Visit LocatoraidFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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