Maptera vs Stockist
Two solid Shopify store locators — but they diverge on free plans, Wix support, and SEO location pages. Here's an honest, side-by-side breakdown for 2026.
TL;DR
Choose Stockist if you're Shopify-only and want one of the most battle-tested locators in the App Store, with simple import/export.
Choose Maptera if you want a free-forever plan to start, a native Wix app alongside Shopify, or auto-generated SEO location pages that help you rank for local "near me" searches. Pricing starts free, then $9/month for Starter.
At a Glance
| Feature | Maptera | Stockist |
|---|---|---|
| Free-forever plan | Yes (10 locations) | No (14-day trial) |
| Paid plan starting price | $9/mo (Starter) | $10/mo ($8 annual) |
| Locations by tier | 10 / 100 / 2,000 / 5,000 | 100 / 500 / 2,000 |
| Native Shopify app | Yes (theme block) | Yes |
| Native Wix app | Yes | No |
| Universal embed | Yes | Yes |
| SEO location pages | Yes (auto-generated) | No |
| Analytics dashboard | Starter, Growth & Scale | Basic |
| Remove branding | Starter, Growth & Scale | All paid plans |
Maptera tiers from our published pricing; Stockist details reflect publicly listed plans and may change.
Features Compared
Install & platform support
Both products install on Shopify as a native theme block, so the Shopify experience is comparable. The difference is breadth: Maptera also ships a native Wix app and a universal embed for WordPress, Squarespace, Webflow, and any other site. Stockist also supports major site platforms through its widget; Maptera's distinction is the native Wix app alongside its Shopify app and embed.
Location limits & scaling
Maptera scales from 10 locations on the free plan, to 100 on Starter ($9/month), 2,000 on Growth ($15/month), and 5,000 on Scale ($19/month). Stockist lists 100, 500, and 2,000-location plans at $10, $20, and $40 per month, or $8, $16, and $32 per month with annual billing. Maptera is lower-priced at comparable capacities.
SEO location pages
This is Maptera's clearest product edge. Maptera auto-generates an indexable page for each location — complete with LocalBusiness structured data and a sitemap entry — so search engines have real pages to rank for "[brand] near me" and city-level queries. Stockist's published feature list focuses on the embedded map and does not list auto-generated per-location pages.
Customization & branding
Both let you style the locator. On Maptera, custom colors/styling and removing the "Powered by" branding start on the Starter plan; white-label and multi-language are part of Scale. The REST API is a Scale feature on both products.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Maptera if:
- You want to start on a free-forever plan
- You use Wix, or multiple platforms beyond Shopify
- You want SEO location pages to rank for "near me"
- You want a lower paid entry price ($9/mo)
Choose Stockist if:
- You are exclusively on Shopify
- You want one of the most-reviewed App Store locators
- Simple Shopify-native import/export is your priority
- SEO location pages aren't a requirement
Migrating from Stockist to Maptera
Export your locations from Stockist as a CSV, then import them into Maptera. Our CSV geocoder converts addresses to map coordinates automatically, and if you're on Shopify you can install the native app in minutes. Want the singular "switching" view instead? See our Stockist alternative page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maptera or Stockist better for Shopify?
Both have native Shopify apps. Stockist is one of the most-reviewed pure store locators on Shopify and also offers a widget for other site platforms. Maptera adds a native Wix app, a free-forever plan, lower published pricing at comparable capacities, and auto-generated SEO location pages.
How do Maptera and Stockist pricing compare?
Stockist starts at $10/month, or $8/month when billed annually, for 100 locations. Maptera has a free-forever plan for 10 locations, then Starter at $9/month for 100, Growth at $15/month for 2,000, and Scale at $19/month for 5,000 locations plus REST API access.
Does Stockist have SEO location pages?
No. Stockist provides the embedded locator map, but it does not auto-generate indexable per-location pages. Maptera publishes an SEO location page for each store with LocalBusiness structured data and a sitemap entry, which is one of the clearest differentiators between the two.
Can I move my locations from Stockist to Maptera?
Yes. Export your locations from Stockist as a CSV and import them into Maptera. Our CSV geocoder converts the addresses to coordinates automatically, so migrating a large list is quick.
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