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Head-to-head · Interactive Map Software

Felt vs CARTO

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Felt #2 in Interactive Map Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Felt
CARTO #3 in Interactive Map Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit CARTO

Felt leads on 1 check, CARTO on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFelt · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Felt
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresFelt · 2 of 2

Felt scores higher on our rubric for interactive map software: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Felt offers free plan; CARTO doesn't.

Felt is the better fit for teams needing collaborative, analytical web maps. CARTO is the better fit for organizations needing advanced spatial analytics.

  • Felt fits best

    Teams needing collaborative, analytical web maps

  • CARTO fits best

    Organizations needing advanced spatial analytics

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Side by side

Feature Felt 9.2/10 Visit ↗ CARTO 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #2 in Interactive Map Software #3 in Interactive Map Software
Best for Teams needing collaborative, analytical web maps Organizations needing advanced spatial analytics
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 7 days 14 days
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Community, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 10 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Felt 2/2 · CARTO 1/2
Custom branding ✓ (best) Not checked yet
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Data refresh Live Not checked yet
Access control Role_based Not checked yet
Map layers Not checked yet Not checked yet
Viewer limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Embed options Iframe Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines mapping, dashboards, spatial analysis, and collaboration
  • Supports live data, field capture, embeds, APIs, and SDK tooling
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Linux platforms
  • Spatial analytics, dashboards, optimization, and data enrichment in one platform
  • Connects with major warehouses, databases, APIs, and developer frameworks
  • Supports cloud SaaS, self-hosted deployment, and enterprise controls
Cons
  • The Personal plan is for non-business mapping only
  • Personal does not include uploading personal data files
  • Professional and Enterprise are sold as annual contracts
  • No permanent free plan for ongoing evaluation or lightweight use
  • Lower tiers include limited API access and tokens
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published numeric plans
Our verdict

Felt is a cloud-native GIS platform for GIS teams, operations and field teams, data scientists, product teams, and organizations modernizing legacy GIS systems. It brings interactive maps, dashboards, spatial analysis, live data…

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CARTO is a cloud-native location intelligence and spatial analytics platform for data analysts, GIS professionals, developers, and enterprise teams. Its capabilities cover interactive maps and dashboards, drag-and-drop spatial workflows,…

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  1. FeltInteractive Map Software 9.2Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. CARTOInteractive Map Software 9.1Pricing on request · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Felt — where it wins

    • Combines mapping, dashboards, spatial analysis, and collaboration
    • Supports live data, field capture, embeds, APIs, and SDK tooling
    • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and Linux platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • The Personal plan is for non-business mapping only
    • Personal does not include uploading personal data files
    • Professional and Enterprise are sold as annual contracts

  • CARTO — where it wins

    • Spatial analytics, dashboards, optimization, and data enrichment in one platform
    • Connects with major warehouses, databases, APIs, and developer frameworks
    • Supports cloud SaaS, self-hosted deployment, and enterprise controls

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan for ongoing evaluation or lightweight use
    • Lower tiers include limited API access and tokens
    • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published numeric plans
  • Felt9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad mapping workspace for teams that need collaboration, analysis, and live data.

    Visit FeltFull verdict →
  • CARTO9.1/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    Advanced spatial analytics, mapping, optimization, and developer tools for enterprise teams.

    Visit CARTOFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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