MapSVG vs Meta Box

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureMapSVGMeta Box
Our score8/108.6/10 (better)
Starts at$39/year (better)$49/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window15 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs1K+500K+ (better)
Last Black Friday60% off–
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorMapsvgeLightUp
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose MapSVG if…

  • WordPress sites that need interactive maps or store locators
  • Developers and agencies building maps for client sites
  • You want the lower starting price

Choose Meta Box if…

  • Developers building custom content types
  • Agencies managing client sites with custom fields

Features

MapSVG

  • Interactive SVG maps
  • Google Maps and floor plans
  • Directory and filters
  • Google Sheets data source
  • Marker clustering
  • REST API and custom data sources

Meta Box

  • Custom post types and taxonomies
  • Custom fields with a UI
  • Relationships
  • Frontend submission forms
  • Conditional logic
  • Custom tables
  • Migration from other field plugins

Pros and cons

MapSVG

  • Free Lite version on WordPress.org with SVG maps of 100+ countries
  • Paid plans start at 39 per year
  • 15-day money-back guarantee with no questions asked
  • Lifetime licenses can be bought through support
  • No free trial
  • Yearly plans renew automatically unless cancelled
  • Lifetime prices are not shown on the pricing page
  • Starter and Plus are limited to one domain

Meta Box

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Migrates fields from ACF, Pods and Toolset
  • Lifetime bundle at 299 for 3 sites
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Frontend forms, conditional logic and custom tables need PRO extensions
  • Bundles renew yearly at the regular price
  • Lifetime bundle covers 3 sites; unlimited sites costs 699

Pricing plans

MapSVG

  • StarterStarts here

    $39/year

    1 domain sites

    • Directory and filters
    • Search by zip or postcode
    • CSV import
  • Plus

    $59/year

    1 domain sites

    • Google Sheets data source
    • Gutenberg and ACF integration
    • Directions and routes
  • Pro

    $99/year

    5 domains sites

    • Marker clustering
    • Gallery and lightbox
    • Front-end editing

Meta Box

  • Basic BundleStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site

    • 12 PRO extensions
    • 1 year of updates and support
    • Annual renewal at regular price
  • Ultimate Bundle

    $99/year

    3 sites

    • All PRO extensions
    • All future PRO extensions
    • Meta Box All-In-One plugin
  • Basic Bundle

    $149/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 12 PRO extensions
    • 1 year of updates and support
    • Annual renewal at regular price

MapSVG vs Meta Box questions

Is MapSVG better than Meta Box?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, MapSVG or Meta Box?

MapSVG starts at $39/year and Meta Box starts at $49/year.

Can I get MapSVG or Meta Box cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. MapSVG was 60% off last year.

Both products

MapSVG

8.0/10

The best map plugin for WordPress with infinite possibilities, allowing you to create interactive maps and visualize data easily.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $39/year
Category
Admin & dev tools

Meta Box

8.6/10

Access to all the powerful plugins you need to build custom fields & custom data for your WordPress websites, and the top-rated, expert support.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $49/year
Category
Admin & dev tools

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