Head-to-head · Store Locator Software
Locatoraid vs POWR Store Locator
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 · 7.9/10
- Free planboth
Locatoraid scores higher on our rubric for store locator software: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #9.
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 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | POWR Store Locator 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #8 in Store Locator Software | #9 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 | — | $4.83/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | 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 checked yet | 10 locations |
| Map provider | Google maps | Other |
| Publishing options | Web embed | Web embed |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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
- Locatoraid7.9/10 · Free plan
A focused, self-hosted WordPress locator with free and one-time paid plans.
Visit LocatoraidFull verdict → - POWR Store Locator7.8/10 · Free plan
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 Oct 2026
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