Textomap
Officially listedA geographic visualization AI tool that turns text into interactive maps in seconds.
Textomap
Textomap is a 'text to interactive geographic map' AI conversion tool from Textomap UG in Berlin, Germany: paste any location-bearing text and a shareable, embeddable interactive map is auto-generated within seconds, no spreadsheets needed. It took the global championship in HackerNoon's 2024 annual E-Learning category and is a practical tool for teachers, travel bloggers, and editors turning text into maps fast.
Core Capabilities
- Text to map: Paste an article, itinerary, or teaching material; places are auto-detected and geocoded, with maps generated in seconds
- Multi-source inputs: Five entry points — text, images, web links, CSV, and AI prompts — automatically extract locations
- Two-way hover linking: Hovering a place name in text highlights it on the map; clicking the map locates the original text
- Embed auto-sync: Copy an iframe to embed in any website; editing the source map updates all embeds automatically
- Multilingual and knowledge links: Auto-detects 28+ languages and links Wikipedia entries and images
- AI assistant mapping: Ask the AI a question and the answer is visualized on a map, capped at 10 locations
Use Cases Geography, history, and science teachers are the main audience ($99 education plan with 50 individual student accounts and controlled ChatGPT); travel bloggers can turn written itineraries into embedded route maps, and news editors can quickly add geographic context to stories. Teams needing APIs/automation or enterprise GIS do not fit, and mind-map seekers should pass — Textomap makes geographic maps.
Unique Advantages It occupies the blank band between consumer maps and developer GIS: Google My Maps needs manual plotting, Mapify and peers are only mind mappers, while Textomap is the low-friction way to turn text directly into geographic maps. The fullest input sources, two-way linking, and embed auto-sync are hard differentiators; the $8 entry price undercuts peers like PamPam ($29).
Editorial Review The core promise of 'paste long text, get a map in seconds' checks out in hands-on tests by ilovefreesoftware, 345tool, and others, and the free tier delivers the full value experience without a credit card. Deductions are sustainability: a 2-person self-funded team, Chrome extension and WP plugin untouched for over 2 years, no public API, and a tiny reputation sample. Good to recommend as a small efficiency tool for a specific pain point; not suited as long-term enterprise-grade infrastructure.
Pricing
### 💰 定价模式：免费增值 **起步价**：免费（Free 方案无需信用卡） #### 主要方案 - **Free**：$0 - 无限建图，每图限 10 地点/3,000 字符/10 次共享浏览，1 个嵌入，部分区域含广告 - **Basic**：$8/月 - 500 次浏览、20,000 字符、无限保存与嵌入、无广告 - **Pro**：$19/月 或 $70/年（约 $5.8/月）- 3,000 次浏览、30,000 字符、无限全部功能 - **Teach with Textomap**：$99/月 - 教育者 + 50 名学生独立账号，每生每月 100 张地图 #### 试用/其他信息 全方案含无限建图、AI 助手地图、链接分享与社交发布、导出 Google Maps、CSV 导入导出。随时可取消，取消后地图不删除（嵌入将不可见、公开图降至 10 次浏览/月）。 — Visit website
FAQ
Is Textomap free?
Freemium: the Free plan is $0 with no credit card and unlimited map creation, but each map is capped at 10 locations and 3,000 characters with 10 shared views monthly and ads shown; removing limits requires upgrading to Basic ($8/month) and up.
What can Textomap be used for?
Converts location-bearing text into interactive geographic maps: paste articles, itineraries, teaching materials, or web links, or upload images and CSVs, and the AI auto-detects locations and plots them. Maps can be shared, embedded in sites, linked to Wikipedia info, and exported to Google Maps and CSV.
Is Textomap suitable for classroom teaching?
Very much — it is the main focus. The official Teach with Textomap education plan ($99/month) includes 50 individual student accounts, 100 maps per student monthly, and controlled ChatGPT access, with teachers managing student maps. Textomap won HackerNoon's 2024 E-Learning global championship on this strength.
Can Textomap's maps be embedded in my website?
Yes. Generated maps support copying iframe code to embed in any website — the free tier allows 1 embed, paid tiers unlimited; after editing the source map, all embedded locations auto-sync, especially handy for blogs and news sites.
How many languages does Textomap support?
Textomap supports automatic place-name recognition and geocoding in 28+ languages, and automatically links locations to Wikipedia entries and images in the matching language, easing multilingual teaching and travel content creation.
How does Textomap differ from mind mapping tools?
Textomap makes geographic maps while Mapify, MyMap.AI, and similar tools are mind mappers — entirely different categories confused only by the English word 'map.' Users needing mind maps should not pick Textomap.
How does Textomap differ from Google My Maps?
Google My Maps requires manual plotting or spreadsheet uploads; Textomap takes pasted location-bearing text directly, with the AI auto-detecting and building the map, plus image and webpage link inputs — better for non-technical creators wanting fast maps.
Does Textomap offer an API?
No. Textomap has no public API, and its Terms of Service explicitly forbid developing third-party automation tools that interact with it, so Zapier-style automation workflows cannot connect — enterprise integration scenarios need other solutions.