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 $17.99/month for Pro.
At a Glance
| Feature | Maptera | Stockist |
|---|---|---|
| Free-forever plan | Yes (10 locations) | Limited free tier |
| Paid plan starting price | $17.99/mo (Pro) | ~$25/mo |
| Locations by tier | 10 / 100 / Unlimited | Tiered by plan |
| 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 | Pro & Enterprise | Basic |
| Remove branding | Pro & Enterprise | Higher tiers |
| REST API access | Enterprise | Enterprise only |
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, while Stockist is primarily Shopify-focused. If you run more than one platform, that matters.
Location limits & scaling
Maptera scales from 10 locations on the free plan, to 100 on Pro ($17.99/month), to unlimited on Enterprise ($59/month). Stockist tiers its location counts by plan as well. For most small and mid-size networks, the practical question is whether you want to start free (Maptera) or pay from the outset.
SEO location pages
This is Maptera's clearest 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 focuses on the embedded map and does not generate these pages.
Customization & branding
Both let you style the locator. On Maptera, custom colors/styling and removing the "Powered by" branding start on the Pro plan; white-label and multi-language are part of Enterprise. The REST API is an Enterprise 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 ($17.99/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 and install as theme blocks. Stockist is one of the most-reviewed pure store locators on Shopify and is a strong Shopify-only choice. Maptera matches the Shopify experience and adds a native Wix app, a free-forever plan, and auto-generated SEO location pages — so it's the better pick if you also use Wix, want a free tier, or care about ranking for "near me" searches.
How do Maptera and Stockist pricing compare?
Stockist starts around $25/month after its limited free tier. Maptera has a free-forever plan (10 locations), then Pro at $17.99/month (100 locations) and Enterprise at $59/month (unlimited locations + full REST API). On both products, the REST API sits on the top tier.
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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