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Head-to-head · Store Locator Software

Locatoraid vs POWR Store Locator

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Locatoraid #7 in Store Locator Software 7.4/10 Free plan · paid from $59 Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Locatoraid
POWR Store Locator #8 in Store Locator Software 7.3/10 Free plan · paid from $4.83/mo (annual) Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit POWR

Locatoraid leads on 0 checks, POWR Store Locator on 0, and 4 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 scoreLocatoraid · 7.4/10
  • Free planboth

Locatoraid scores higher on our rubric for store locator software: 7.4 against 7.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

On map provider, POWR Store Locator gives you Other where Locatoraid offers Google maps.

Locatoraid is the better fit for wordPress users seeking a self-hosted locator. POWR Store Locator is the better fit for small catalogs needing a free, simple website locator.

  • Locatoraid fits best

    WordPress users seeking a self-hosted locator

  • POWR Store Locator fits best

    Small catalogs needing a free, simple website locator

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Side by side

Feature Locatoraid 7.4/10 Visit ↗ POWR Store Locator 7.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.3
Ranking #7 in Store Locator Software #8 in Store Locator Software
Best for WordPress users seeking a self-hosted locator Small catalogs needing a free, simple website locator
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $4.83/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Email Email, Live chat · 24/7
Integrations 3 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Locatoraid 3/3 · POWR Store Locator 3/3
Custom branding ✓ ✓
Bulk location import ✓ ✓
Location search filters ✓ ✓
Specs
Location limit Not published 10 locations
Map provider Google maps Other
Publishing options Web embed Web embed
Our review
Pros
  • Automatic geocoding with manual coordinate editing
  • Radius search, visitor detection, filters, and geographic grouping
  • REST API plus CSV and Excel transfers on paid plans
  • Free plan includes nearest-location discovery, directions, and location details
  • Bulk upload from CSV or Google Sheets reduces manual location entry
  • Customize maps with colors, fonts, map style, logo, and pins
Cons
  • 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
  • Free plan is limited to 3 locations
  • Cheapest paid plan caps the catalog at 10 locations
  • Focused on an embedded map, not a standalone directory platform
Our verdict

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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POWR Store Locator adds a map of store or product locations to a business website, aimed at organizations that want visitors to find nearby locations without building a standalone directory. Visitors can see the nearest location or browse…

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  1. LocatoraidStore Locator Software 7.4Free plan · paid from $59
  2. POWR Store LocatorStore Locator Software 7.3Free plan · paid from $4.83/mo (annual)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • POWR Store Locator — where it wins

    • Free plan includes nearest-location discovery, directions, and location details
    • Bulk upload from CSV or Google Sheets reduces manual location entry
    • Customize maps with colors, fonts, map style, logo, and pins

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 3 locations
    • Cheapest paid plan caps the catalog at 10 locations
    • Focused on an embedded map, not a standalone directory platform
  • Locatoraid7.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $59

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

    Visit LocatoraidFull verdict →
  • POWR Store Locator7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $4.83/mo (annual)

    A straightforward website locator with a free tier and capped paid plans.

    Visit POWRFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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