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MapRank vs Telescope

Telescope is an all-in-one SEO toolkit with many features, but lacks MapRank’s white-label grid scanning focus.

Short answer: Pick MapRank if you want grid-based Google Maps rank tracking; pick Telescope if you want comprehensive SEO suite at low cost. MapRank starts at $19/month; Telescope has a free plan, paid from $29/month.

Which to pick

Pick MapRank if you want…

  • Grid-based Google Maps rank tracking
  • The lower starting price: $19/month against $29/month

Pick Telescope if you want…

  • Comprehensive SEO suite at low cost
  • Comprehensive SEO toolkit
  • A free plan to start with (Pay as you go)

Side by side

What it is
MapRank:MapRank tracks local Google Maps rankings with customizable grid scans and white-label reports for SEO agencies.
Telescope:Telescope is an all-in-one SEO toolkit offering keyword research, rank tracking, site audit, competitor analysis and internal linking.
Best for
MapRank:Grid-based Google Maps rank tracking
Telescope:Comprehensive SEO suite at low cost
Who it’s for
MapRank:SEO agencies and local-search consultants needing scalable rank tracking.
Telescope:Marketers, SEO agencies, entrepreneurs and website owners who want to grow organic traffic.
Pricing
MapRank:Paid
Telescope:Freemium
Starting price
MapRank:$19/month (Solo)
Telescope:$29/month (Growth)
Free plan or trial
MapRank:Free trial
Telescope:Free plan (Pay as you go)
Plans
MapRank:Solo $19 / month per month · Agency $39 / month per month · Pro $79 / month per month · Scale $149 / month per month
Telescope:Pay as you go $0 per month · Growth $29 per month · Scale $99 per month

MapRank features

  • Customizable grid scans. Run any odd-sized grid up to 13×13 at chosen mile spacing to map ranking coverage.
  • White-label reports. Brand reports with your logo, colours and custom domain on every plan.
  • Unlimited businesses. Add any number of client locations without extra per-location fees.
  • Team seats. Unlimited team members from the Agency plan onward, with single-seat Solo.
  • API access. Integrate scan data into your own tools via a full API.
  • Scheduled scans. Set weekly, bi-weekly or monthly scans to automate tracking.

Telescope features

  • SEO Research. Search 5B+ keywords, view detailed overviews and cluster results.
  • Rank Tracker. Monitor website positions for keywords across markets.
  • Site Audit. Run regular technical SEO audits to find and fix issues.
  • Competitor Research. Analyze competitors’ keywords, backlinks and track their performance.
  • Internal Linking Tool. AI-powered suggestions for contextual internal links to improve UX and SEO.
  • Pay-as-you-go Credits. Spend credits per keyword or backlink request, with no upfront commitment.

MapRank vs Telescope FAQ

What is the difference between MapRank and Telescope?+

Telescope is an all-in-one SEO toolkit with many features, but lacks MapRank’s white-label grid scanning focus.

Should I use MapRank or Telescope?+

Pick MapRank if you want grid-based Google Maps rank tracking or the lower starting price: $19/month against $29/month. Pick Telescope if you want comprehensive SEO suite at low cost, comprehensive SEO toolkit or a free plan to start with (Pay as you go).

Is MapRank or Telescope free?+

MapRank is paid, from $19/month (Solo), with a free trial. Telescope has a free plan (Pay as you go); paid plans start at $29/month (Growth).

Which is cheaper, MapRank or Telescope?+

MapRank is cheaper to start with: MapRank's Solo plan ($19/month) against Telescope's Growth plan ($29/month).

On DevHunt

MapRank

0 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Aug 18, 2026

Telescope

6 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 7, 2025

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