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Head-to-head · Interactive Map Software

Felt vs Leaflet

  • 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
Leaflet #5 in Interactive Map Software 8.8/10 Open source ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Leaflet

Felt leads on 0 checks, Leaflet on 0, and 3 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 trialonly Felt
  • Most featuresFelt · 2 of 2

Felt scores higher on our rubric for interactive map software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

On embed options, Leaflet gives you Script where Felt offers Iframe.

Felt is the better fit for teams needing collaborative, analytical web maps. Leaflet is the better fit for developers needing a lightweight map library.

  • Felt fits best

    Teams needing collaborative, analytical web maps

  • Leaflet fits best

    Developers needing a lightweight map library

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Side by side

Feature Felt 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Leaflet 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in Interactive Map Software #5 in Interactive Map Software
Best for Teams needing collaborative, analytical web maps Developers needing a lightweight map library
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Open source
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Felt 2/2 · Leaflet 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 Script
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
  • Supports tiles, markers, popups, GeoJSON, vectors, and layer controls
  • Extensible through community plugins and configurable marker icons
  • Works with CDN files, downloaded assets, or the npm package
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
  • It is not a hosted map publishing service
  • Developers provide their own map tile and data services
  • No built-in collaboration, analytics, hosting, or integrations
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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Leaflet is an open-source JavaScript library for building interactive maps in web applications. It is aimed at developers who need browser-based mapping with control over tiles, data, interface behavior, and implementation choices. The…

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  1. FeltInteractive Map Software 9.2Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. LeafletInteractive Map Software 8.8Open source

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

  • Leaflet — where it wins

    • Supports tiles, markers, popups, GeoJSON, vectors, and layer controls
    • Extensible through community plugins and configurable marker icons
    • Works with CDN files, downloaded assets, or the npm package

    Where it doesn't

    • It is not a hosted map publishing service
    • Developers provide their own map tile and data services
    • No built-in collaboration, analytics, hosting, or integrations
  • Felt9.2/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

    Visit FeltFull verdict →
  • Leaflet8.8/10 · Open source

    A focused web mapping library for developers who want control over map behavior and data services.

    Visit LeafletFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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