MakerMap (site) is a living map of 4,000+ makers and products, letting people search by niche, location, or interest and add themselves for free. It has no paid tier — it's stated plainly as a free service with no pricing beyond that.
If you're looking for something similar — a map or directory where builders can be found and found by — here's how the alternatives stack up.
| Product | Free tier | Starts at | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| MakerMap | Yes | Free | Discovering makers by niche, location, interest |
| IndieMap | Yes | Free | Indie hackers who want a pin and a backlink |
| Made in Everywhere | Yes | Free | Founders pinning companies, not just individuals |
| HackerRadar | Yes | $9/mo | Indie hackers wanting paid map features |
| OnTheMap | No | Not stated | Builders and founders wanting a broader visionary network |
| Levelsmap | No | Not stated | Finding tech makers and solopreneurs nearby |
| startupmap | No | Not stated | Discovering startups rather than individual makers |
| MakerMove | No | Not stated | Browsing tools and resources, not a live map |
IndieMap
IndieMap (site) is a live world map where indie hackers drop a pin to show what they're building. It's aimed at solo builders wanting visibility rather than a broader maker directory. It's free, with a stated perk of getting a free backlink for adding yourself — no pricing tiers mentioned. Limitation: it launched with only 2 votes on launch day, so the map may have far fewer entries than MakerMap's 4,000+.
Made in Everywhere
Made in Everywhere (site) lets founders pin their company's location and browse nearby or global products, similar in spirit to MakerMap but centered on companies rather than individual makers. It's completely free to join. It suits founders who want geographic discovery specifically. Limitation: the maker states some data was carried over from an earlier project and may be inaccurate, plus it's early with only 360+ companies listed and 4 launch-day votes.
HackerRadar
HackerRadar (site) is a live world map for indie hackers, with a free tier covering basic map features. It fits builders who might want more than the basics — paid Builder ($9/month) and Founder ($11–19/month) tiers add extra features not detailed on the free plan. It's a reasonable choice if you want a map with room to pay for more visibility later. Limitation: exact paid-tier features aren't broken out beyond the price points, and it's a newer, smaller launch (4 votes).
OnTheMap
OnTheMap (site) positions itself as a global map for builders, founders, and visionaries — a wider net than MakerMap's maker focus. It suits people who want to be found alongside a broader mix of founders and self-described visionaries, not just makers. No pricing information is stated on the site, so cost is unknown. It had a strong launch (77 votes), suggesting decent early traction. Limitation: without pricing details, you can't tell upfront if it stays free.
Levelsmap
Levelsmap (site) is described as a way to discover tech product makers and solopreneurs near you, with a location-first angle similar to MakerMap's location search. It suits people who care about proximity over niche browsing. No pricing is stated, and the homepage reportedly appears parked, which raises questions about whether the product is actively maintained despite its high original launch-day votes (296) back in 2017. Limitation: current state and pricing are both unclear.
startupmap
startupmap (site) maps startups rather than individual makers, so it's a fit if you want to discover companies and their locations rather than people and what they're personally building. Pricing is not stated anywhere on the site. It's a very recent, small launch (2 votes), so scale and maturity are unproven. Limitation: it's the least maker-focused option here, and cost transparency is missing.
MakerMove
MakerMove (site) is a directory of tools and resources for makers and founders, rather than a live map of people. It suits someone hunting for useful tools rather than trying to find or be found by other makers. No pricing is stated. Limitation: it doesn't do the same "discover a person" job as MakerMap — it's closer to a curated tools list than a maker map.
How to choose
If you want exactly what MakerMap does — a free, searchable map of makers — start with IndieMap or Made in Everywhere, both confirmed free. If you want paid features and are fine with a small monthly cost, HackerRadar is the clearest option with a stated price. For a broader net beyond makers (founders, visionaries, startups, or tools), consider OnTheMap, Levelsmap, startupmap, or MakerMove, keeping in mind their pricing isn't disclosed.
FAQ
Is MakerMap free? Yes, it's stated as a free service with no paid tier mentioned.
Which alternative is closest to MakerMap? IndieMap and Made in Everywhere are closest, both free maps built around individual makers or founders adding themselves.
Which alternative has clear paid pricing? HackerRadar is the only one with a stated price, starting at $9/month for its Builder tier.