Property lines (parcels)
Nationwide US parcel boundaries with parcel numbers (APNs) and ownership details, on any map.
Scribble Maps vs Google My Maps
Google My Maps is free and great for a short list of places. Scribble Maps is the easy next step when a map gets bigger or goes to work: more file types, password-protected sharing, property lines and traffic counts, and AI that builds the map for you.
How Scribble Maps and Google My Maps compare
Side by side on the things people ask about most. Every Google My Maps fact comes from Google's own help pages.
| Scribble Maps | Google My Maps | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan, paid plans from $14 a month Pro Basic billed yearly ($19 monthly) | Free With a Google account |
| How big a map can get | Thousands of rows per map Pro Basic includes 500 address lookups a month, Pro Business 5,000. Rows with latitude and longitude need none. | 10 layers, 2,000 items per layer Up to 10,000 lines, shapes and places per map. Google says not to import files with more than 2,000 rows. |
| Import | CSV, Excel, Google Sheets, KML, GeoJSON, Shapefile, GPX, DXF, GeoPackage | CSV, TSV, KML, KMZ, GPX, Excel, Google Sheets No Shapefile, GeoJSON or DXF |
| Export | More than 30 file formats Including GeoJSON, TopoJSON, KML, GPX, CSV, Excel, Shapefile, DXF, DGN, GeoPackage, GeoParquet, FlatGeobuf, PMTiles, MBTiles, MapInfo, GML, SQLite, vector tiles, PDF and PNG. GIS and CAD formats need a Pro plan. | KML or KMZ for the map, CSV for one layer |
| Draw and measure | Yes Freehand, shapes, lines, text labels, custom markers, distance and area | Partly Lines and shapes, directions, distance and area |
| Password-protected maps | Yes | Not published Google's help covers link and public sharing only |
| Embed on a website | Yes Public, private or password-protected maps | Yes The map must be public |
| Data kits | Property lines, traffic counts, demographics, site analysis, flood, wildfire, farming and more One click from the Kits menu; all kits on Pro Business | Not published Google's help describes no built-in data layers |
| Analysis tools | Buffers, heatmaps, proximity search, attribute filters, route optimization Plus slope, cut and fill, flood and wildfire models in the kits | Distance, area and directions |
| AI that builds the map | Yes Ask Scribble AI in plain English, or use Scribble Maps from Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini | Not published |
| Team sign-in and admin | Free SAML, OIDC and SCIM Free Enterprise plan with audit logs and user management | Through Google accounts Edit access is shared through Google Drive |
Google My Maps facts checked against Google's My Maps help pages on November 9, 2026. "Not published" means we could not find it in Google's help. Features change, so check before you choose.
Where each one fits
Choose Scribble Maps if
- Your map has more than 10 layers or more than 2,000 places in a layer.
- You work with Shapefile, GeoJSON or DXF files, or need to send CAD and GIS files back out.
- You want to share a map with a password, or embed a map that is not public.
- You want property lines, traffic counts or demographics on the map without hunting for data.
Choose Google My Maps if
- You want a free map of a few dozen places, like a trip plan.
- You want driving directions drawn on the map.
- Your team already shares everything through Google Drive.
Why people move from My Maps to Scribble Maps
Just as easy
Drop pins, draw shapes and add labels the same way. Most people make their first map in under ten minutes.
Room to grow
Bring in spreadsheets, KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON and DXF files, and add property lines or traffic counts with one click.
Share it safely
Send a public, private or password-protected link, or embed the live map on your website.
Data you can add in one click
Traffic counts
Annual average daily traffic (AADT), hourly peaks and count stations for roads across North America.
Demographics
Population, income, age, education and housing for every US census tract, from the Census American Community Survey.
Site analysis
Contours, slope, cut and fill, soils, drainage and buildable area for a site up to 250 acres, from 1 m lidar across most of the US.
Indoor maps
Floor plans with a store directory and step-by-step directions across floors, including step-free routes. Share the map or embed it for visitors.
Analysis tools built in
- Measure distance, area and perimeter
- Buffer zones around any point, line or shape
- Heatmaps from your points
- Proximity search to find what is near a place
- Filter layers by any attribute value
- Route optimization for many stops (Pro Business)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Google My Maps alternative?
It depends on the job. Scribble Maps is a good fit when you want My Maps' ease with more room: bigger maps, more file types, password sharing, built-in data and AI. For a short free list of places, My Maps is fine.
Can I bring my Google My Maps map into Scribble Maps?
Yes. In My Maps, export the map as KML or KMZ. Then import that file into Scribble Maps. Your pins, lines and shapes come across.
What are the limits of Google My Maps?
Google's help pages list 10 layers per map, 2,000 items per layer and 10,000 lines, shapes and places per map. Google also says not to import files with more than 2,000 rows.
Is Scribble Maps free like Google My Maps?
Scribble Maps has a free plan with no credit card needed. Paid plans start at $14 a month billed yearly and add more maps, larger exports and data tools.