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A free, open-source Maptionnaire alternative

Mapsurvey does the same core job as Maptionnaire — map-based surveys where people mark places, draw routes, and outline areas — with different economics: free to use, open source (AGPLv3), EU-hosted, and self-hostable. No per-survey fees, no free-tier gate on your first real project.

Create your Mapsurvey — free
Free Open source (AGPLv3) Self-hostable EU-hosted

Why teams switch

Same participatory-mapping job, without the licensing

Free to start

No per-survey fees, no seat licensing, no tier that gates your first real project. Run one survey or many at the same cost: zero.

Open source (AGPLv3)

Read the code, fork it, or run it yourself. No proprietary lock-in — useful for audits and academic publication.

Self-host or EU cloud

Use the hosted version (EU, Frankfurt) or self-host with Docker on your own infrastructure for full data sovereignty.

Standard data out

GeoJSON + CSV export built in — open in QGIS, ArcGIS, R, or Python with no conversion.

Side by side

Mapsurvey vs Maptionnaire

 MapsurveyMaptionnaire
Free tier for real projectsYes — unlimited, freeNo free tier
Pricing modelFree hosted; free self-hostedSubscription — Collect tier listed at €150/mo, 12-month minimum
Open sourceYes — AGPLv3, code on GitHubNo — proprietary
Self-hostingYes — Docker, your infrastructureNo — SaaS only
Map input (point / line / polygon)YesYes
Multilingual surveysYes — per-question translationsYes
Data exportGeoJSON + CSV, built inYes
EU data residencyFrankfurt, or self-host anywhereFinland

Maptionnaire details reflect their published product and pricing pages as of July 2026; verify current specifics on maptionnaire.com. Both platforms are GDPR-oriented and support point, line, and polygon input.

Being fair

When Maptionnaire may be the better fit

  • You want a mature commercial vendor with a long track record in participatory planning and formal EU procurement.
  • You need a feature that's on Mapsurvey's roadmap today (e.g. custom WMS/WFS basemaps, Shapefile export).
  • You're already running on Maptionnaire and the switching cost outweighs the savings.

We keep this honest on purpose. If Mapsurvey isn't the right fit, we'd rather you know now — and the fastest way to tell is to build a survey and see.

Comparing tools? Talk to the person who builds it

Mapsurvey is independent and founder-led — no sales team, no funnel. Email me directly with a migration, self-hosting, DPA, or "does it do X?" question, and I'll answer personally.

Email me — I answer personally
Create your Mapsurvey — free
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mapsurvey a free alternative to Maptionnaire?
Yes — Mapsurvey is a free, open-source alternative for map-based surveys, with no per-survey fee and no free-tier gate on the open-source path.
Does it support the same point, line, and polygon input?
Respondents can drop points, draw lines (routes), and outline polygons (areas) directly on the map, alongside ordinary survey questions.
Can I export to GeoJSON like a GIS-first tool?
Every response — including map geometry — exports as GeoJSON plus a CSV for non-spatial answers, so results drop straight into QGIS, ArcGIS, or a spreadsheet. You own the data.
Can I self-host or keep data in the EU?
Yes. Mapsurvey ships as a Docker stack you can run on your own infrastructure, so response data stays on servers you control — useful for GDPR and data-residency requirements.