# ArcGIS Online Alternatives for Event Maps: What to Use

> Switching from ArcGIS Online? Explore the best event mapping alternatives for site layout, crowd flow & permits. See why event teams choose OnePlan.

**Published:** 2026-10-15 | **Updated:** 2026-10-31 | **Author:** oneplansync
**URL:** https://www.oneplan.io/articles/best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps
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**Categories:** Event maps and layouts

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## Content

*Written by: Paul Foster, Founder, CEO, OnePlan*

## Key Takeaways

Here is the short version before we get into the details.

- Event maps are an operational challenge, so general-purpose platforms like ArcGIS Online rarely meet event team needs out of the box.
- OnePlan, Felt, and Mapbox are the leading alternatives, and only OnePlan delivers to-scale event objects, crowd-capacity calculators, and an auto-generated Bill of Quantities.
- Stakeholder sharing works more smoothly with role-based permissions and view-only links that require no accounts, licenses, or GIS expertise.
- Free tools such as Google MyMaps, ZeeMaps, and QGIS work for basic wayfinding or desktop GIS work, but they lack the event-specific features required for safety, permitting, and vendor coordination.
- OnePlan is the strongest overall ArcGIS Online alternative for event professionals who need accurate layouts, crowd planning, and seamless stakeholder collaboration.

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## The Problem: Why Event Teams Leave ArcGIS Online

[ArcGIS Online is a highly scalable SaaS offering from Esri](https://esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/mapping-analytics-cloud-based-subscription/buy), hosted and maintained by Esri, and it is the industry’s de facto standard for GIS. It is genuinely excellent for GIS professionals. Event maps sit in a different category because they are an operational problem that involves safety, vendors, and on-the-day delivery.

[Esri sells ArcGIS Online through bundled subscription tiers built around GIS professional user types](https://esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/mapping-analytics-cloud-based-subscription/buy) such as Creator and Professional. These tiers do not match event-planning roles, and credits reflect the total annual amount allocated with no extra credits provided. An event team ends up paying for GIS seats and credit consumption when all it needs is a shareable, to-scale site plan.

The pain points event teams describe are consistent: “my team can’t use it,” “we just need pins on a map,” and “our police liaison doesn’t have an ArcGIS account.” External stakeholders such as police, fire, traffic, and vendors cannot view a map without an ArcGIS account unless the map and every one of its layers has been explicitly shared publicly. That configuration step assumes a GIS-literate administrator.

Those frustrations show up in outcomes. OnePlan’s 2026 Event Site Planning Report found that **71% of event professionals said attendee safety and security is their top priority** when planning a site. That priority is hard to deliver when the tools are wrong: **over 1 in 3 named crowd safety and flow as their single biggest challenge**, and **44% said accurate measurements and layouts are critical to success**. Inaccurate plans routinely lead to overcrowded spaces and late rework. Communication compounds the problem, as **1 in 3 said stakeholder communication is the most stressful part of the job**, which gets worse when every department is working from a different version of the plan.

ArcGIS Online remains a strong GIS platform. For many event teams, it simply does not match the operational job they need to deliver.

## Best Alternatives for To-Scale Event Site Layout

Three platforms come up most often when event teams go looking for an ArcGIS Online alternative for event maps: OnePlan, Felt, and Mapbox. Each one serves a different type of work.

**OnePlan** is the strongest overall fit for event maps. It runs on an Esri-powered GIS foundation, so the geo-accuracy is professional-grade. The interface is drag-and-drop and designed for events and operations people rather than GIS specialists. Every object in OnePlan’s library is to scale and custom-sizable, including tents, stages, crowd barriers, fencing, toilets, generators, food trucks, signage, and thousands more. A tent placed at 20 by 20 feet stays correct as you zoom. The platform auto-generates a Bill of Quantities from everything placed on the map. That turns a finished site plan into an exportable procurement list without re-keying a single item. OnePlan has powered **200,000 events in 150 countries**, from community fairs to Formula 1 circuits.

![aerial shot of a coast filled with software-added event elements. On the left, there is an app menu (OnePlan)](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1780508353774-e6397ee8616e.png)**Beach event planning example inside OnePlan: the base layer is a zoomable satellite or street map, and everything placed on it (tents, stages, crowd barriers, toilets, vehicles, staff, signage, routes) stays accurately to scale as you zoom**

The results from customers who have made the switch are measurable. [Silverstone achieved a 13x ROI, a 10% reduction in planning days, and a 5% improvement in supplier efficiency](https://www.oneplan.io/case-studies/how-silverstone-planned-the-british-grand-prix-in-oneplan/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) across its 9,000 contractors. [The Tour of Britain reduced site visits by 75%, saved 300+ hours per year, and achieved a 3x ROI](https://www.oneplan.io/case-studies/how-the-tour-of-britain-was-planned-in-oneplan/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) across an 8-stage, 1,352-kilometer national race. [Eagle Mountain City cut planning time by 70% and reported a 5x ROI](https://www.oneplan.io/case-studies/how-eagle-mountain-city-saves-70-planning-time-and-achieves-5x-roi-organizing-community-events-using-oneplan/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent), reducing event planning from 8–10 hours down to a few hours per event.

**Felt** is a cloud-native GIS platform built for collaborative web mapping, with live cursors, threaded comments, and zero-click sharing. It works well for general-purpose mapping and stakeholder-facing embeds. Its trade-off for event teams is scope. Felt has no event-specific object library, no crowd-capacity or traffic calculators, and no auto-generated Bill of Quantities. It suits teams that need a lightweight, shareable map layer and already handle operational planning elsewhere.

**Mapbox** is an [API-first mapping stack centered on vector tiles, map styling, and geocoding](https://felt.com/compare/mapbox). It is developer-focused, so changes are made in code or in Mapbox Studio rather than by dragging objects onto a map in a browser. For event teams without engineering resources, Mapbox functions as a building block rather than a finished tool.

For teams evaluating [SmartDraw alternatives for to-scale event site maps](https://oneplan.io/articles/best-smartdraw-alternatives-event-maps/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) or [Excel-to-site-map workflows](https://oneplan.io/articles/best-excel-alternatives-site-maps/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent), the same logic applies. Purpose-built tools consistently beat general-purpose software for event planning jobs.

[Start Your First Event in OnePlan](https://www.oneplan.io/book-demo/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)

## Best Alternatives for Crowd Capacity and Traffic Planning

Site layout is only half the job. The other half, crowd capacity and traffic flow, exposes the limits of generic map tools, including ArcGIS Online used without Esri’s specialist Special Event Operations solution. Drawing a polygon on a map and estimating how many people fit inside it by eye turns crowd planning into guesswork that often fails safety inspections.

OnePlan’s crowd capacity calculator lets you outline any area on the map, select a people-per-square-meter density, and instantly see how many people that space can safely hold. It calculates **standing crowd capacity only**, not seated. The resulting figure is defensible and documented, ready for a permit submission or a Safety Advisory Group meeting (a UK-specific body). Always follow the requirements of your local authorities such as fire, police, licensing, and relevant safety bodies, because regulations vary by region.

For arrival and exit flow, OnePlan offers two free calculators that go beyond what general GIS tools provide. The [arrival calculator](https://calculators.oneplan.io/arrival?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) estimates queue length and queue time for ticket checks and security screening. The [exit calculator](https://calculators.oneplan.io/exit/calculator?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) uses exit width, crowd size, and flow rate to estimate exit capacity. These are practical, event-specific tools that general-purpose GIS platforms do not include out of the box.

For guidance on crowd flow and vendor placement in relation to pedestrian safety, the UK Health and Safety Executive advises keeping pedestrian routes free of attractions, stalls, and concessions to prevent pinch-points and overcrowding. In the United States, ANSI ES1.9-2020, Event Safety: Crowd Management, sets minimum requirements for the same planning work. Requirements vary by state and jurisdiction, so always verify with your local authority having jurisdiction.

## Best Alternatives for Vendor and Trader Placement

Crowd flow is one half of the operational picture. The other half is what you place on the site, which is where vendor and trader placement tools matter.

Placing food and beverage stalls, tents, and infrastructure on a generic map with pins gives you a starting point. Turning that sketch into a workable plan requires answers to operational questions such as how many barriers you need, how much fencing to order, and where the service route runs.

OnePlan’s event-specific object library and auto-generated Bill of Quantities address these questions directly. Draw a line of crowd barriers and OnePlan tells you exactly how many segments you need. Place a row of food stalls and the Bill of Quantities exports the full inventory to Excel or CSV, ready for supplier conversations. [Silverstone used this workflow to cut down the spreadsheets it exchanges with its 9,000 contractors](https://www.oneplan.io/case-studies/how-silverstone-planned-the-british-grand-prix-in-oneplan/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent). The team replaced a back-and-forth of emailed files with a single, always-current source of truth.

![Festival planning example inside OnePlan: the base layer is a zoomable satellite or street map, and everything placed on it (tents, stages, crowd barriers, toilets, vehicles, staff, signage, routes) stays accurately to scale as you zoom](https://cdn.aigrowthmarketer.co/1780620510054-c5429587ebad.png)**Festival planning example inside OnePlan: the base layer is a zoomable satellite or street map, and everything placed on it (tents, stages, crowd barriers, toilets, vehicles, staff, signage, routes) stays accurately to scale as you zoom**

Vendor placement should also account for pedestrian and service routes. Commercial areas such as food, bars, merchandise, and sponsor activations should be positioned just off primary flows so they remain visible without obstructing circulation. That principle becomes much easier to apply when your site plan is to scale and your vendor footprints are accurate.

For teams managing multiple vendors across a large site, see also [Google Sheets alternatives for multi-tab event site planning](https://oneplan.io/articles/best-google-sheets-alternatives-event-planning/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) and [Excel alternatives for event layout planning](https://oneplan.io/articles/best-excel-alternatives-event-planning/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent).

## Best Alternatives for Permitting and Stakeholder Sharing

Event teams need to get a site plan in front of police, fire, traffic teams, and vendors without issuing each stakeholder a GIS license. ArcGIS Online’s sharing model is built for GIS governance. [It assumes GIS-literate administrators rather than casual event stakeholders](https://esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/mapping-analytics-cloud-based-subscription/buy), and making a map publicly viewable requires every layer in the map to be explicitly shared with the correct audience.

OnePlan handles this in a more event-friendly way. Role-based permissions (Owner, Admin, Member; editable or view-only) and secure sharing via public or password-protected view-only links let a police liaison, a fire marshal, or a vendor open the current plan in a browser with no account and no software. Plans export to high-resolution PNG at up to A0 print size, and the Bill of Quantities exports to CSV. Both formats work well for permit submissions and contractor briefings.

**Build your event as a team inside OnePlan: design and manage any physical space on one integrated, live plan**

Felt also supports view-only links, public maps, and iframe embeds, which makes it a reasonable option for teams that need to share a general map layer with external parties. It does not generate a Bill of Quantities or provide event-specific operational outputs.

Always follow local regulations and the requirements of your relevant authorities such as fire, police, licensing, and (in the UK) Safety Advisory Groups when preparing and sharing event safety documentation. Requirements vary by region.

## Best Alternatives for Attendee-Facing Wayfinding Maps

Attendee wayfinding works best when planners publish a clear, mobile-friendly map that attendees can open on their phones without downloading an app or creating an account.

**Google MyMaps** is the most accessible starting point for small events. It is free, shareable via link, and works on mobile. Its limitations are real. Google MyMaps caps out at 2,000 places and 10,000 lines or shapes per map, only supports Google map tiles as a base layer with no custom branding, and limits support to community forums. For larger or more complex events, those limits become blockers quickly. See also [Google My Maps alternatives for event site planning](https://oneplan.io/articles/best-google-my-maps-alternatives/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) and [Google Maps alternatives for event safety and permit maps](https://oneplan.io/articles/best-google-maps-alternatives/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent).

**ZeeMaps** is a lightweight web mapping tool suited to simple attendee-facing maps with location markers and basic interactivity. It works well for small-to-medium events where the wayfinding requirement is straightforward.

**Mapbox** is the strongest option for teams with development resources who need a fully branded, custom-built attendee map embedded in an event website or app. Without engineering support, it does not function as a practical self-serve option.

Operational site planning uses a different toolset. The map your team, suppliers, and authorities work from should live in a platform designed for planning rather than attendee wayfinding.

## When to Stay on ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Online is the right tool when the job is genuinely a GIS job. The following four scenarios are where it consistently outperforms event-specific platforms.

- **Large-scale spatial analysis:** buffering, overlay, routing, and geoprocessing at a scale and complexity that event-specific tools are not designed for.
- **Existing enterprise GIS investment:** organizations that already have ArcGIS Enterprise and use [distributed collaboration to manage data in ArcGIS Enterprise and share it with the public through ArcGIS Online](https://doc.esri.com/en/arcgis-enterprise/latest/introduction/choosing-between-an-arcgis-online-subscription-and-portal-for-arcgis.html) have a mature, governed workflow that is worth preserving.
- **Complex multi-layer data governance:** ArcGIS Online is strongest when an organization needs GIS governance and analysis alongside mapping, including managing authoritative datasets, enforcing data standards, and publishing layers across departments.
- **Public safety agencies with Esri ecosystems:** police and fire agencies that already use ArcGIS Field Maps, ArcGIS Mission Manager, or ArcGIS Velocity have integrations that are difficult to replicate elsewhere.

If your organization fits any of these descriptions, staying on ArcGIS Online is the right call. In many cases ArcGIS Online and OnePlan support different parts of the same overall workflow, and organizations benefit from using both.

## Free and Open-Source Event Mapping Options

[QGIS is a free and open source geographic information system licensed under GNU GPLv2+](https://qgis.org). It [runs as a desktop application on Windows, Mac, and Linux](https://qgis.org) and requires local installation rather than a browser-first workflow. It is built first for GIS professionals doing spatial analysis, cartography, and geoprocessing. For an event team that already has a GIS specialist in-house, QGIS is a powerful and cost-free option for producing to-scale site plans. For a team without GIS expertise, the learning curve is steep and the collaboration workflow, which relies on sharing files rather than a live browser-based plan, adds friction. See also [Google Earth alternatives for event site planning](https://oneplan.io/articles/best-google-earth-alternatives-events/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent) and [Google Maps alternatives with current satellite imagery](https://oneplan.io/articles/best-satellite-imagery-event-planning/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent).

MangoMap is a cloud-based GIS platform that lets users publish interactive web maps with layer controls and search features without heavy desktop software. It offers a reasonable middle ground for teams that need a shareable web map from GIS data but do not need event-specific objects or calculators. It does not generate a Bill of Quantities or provide crowd and traffic planning tools.

[Try OnePlan Free for Your First Event](https://www.oneplan.io/book-demo/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What Is the Best Free ArcGIS Online Alternative for Event Maps?

OnePlan is free for your first event (up to 25 objects), with no payment details required. That allowance is enough to plan a small community event or test the platform before committing to a paid plan. QGIS is permanently free and open source but requires GIS expertise and desktop installation. Google MyMaps is free and browser-based but offers no event-specific objects, crowd calculators, or Bill of Quantities. For most event teams, OnePlan’s free tier is the most practical starting point.

### Can Attendees View an Event Map on Mobile?

Attendees can view maps on mobile when planners use tools that support browser-based sharing. OnePlan generates shareable, password-protectable view-only links that open in any browser on any device, including mobile, with no account required. For a dedicated attendee-facing wayfinding map, Google MyMaps, ZeeMaps, and Mapbox (with development support) are the most common options. The operational site plan your team works from and the public-facing attendee map usually function as two different outputs serving two different audiences.

### How Do You Share an Event Map With Stakeholders Who Do Not Have GIS Software?

OnePlan’s view-only share links let police, fire, traffic teams, vendors, and any other external stakeholder open the current plan in a browser with no account, no software, and no GIS license. Plans also export to high-resolution PNG (up to A0, print-ready) and Bill of Quantities reports export to CSV, both suitable for permit submissions and contractor briefings. In ArcGIS Online, sharing with non-GIS stakeholders requires every layer in the map to be explicitly shared publicly and the organization to permit external sharing, which assumes a GIS administrator.

### Do You Need a GIS Degree to Plan an Event Map?

Event-specific platforms remove the need for a GIS degree. OnePlan is drag-and-drop and designed for events and operations people rather than engineers. You can sign up and start placing objects on a map within seconds. ArcGIS Online, while browser-based, assumes more familiarity with GIS concepts such as layers, feature services, credit consumption, and sharing configurations than a tool built exclusively for non-specialists. QGIS requires the most GIS knowledge of any option on this list.

### ArcGIS Online vs OnePlan: Which Do You Need?

ArcGIS Online is a full GIS platform built for spatial analysis, data governance, and enterprise mapping. OnePlan is an event site planning platform built for to-scale site layouts, crowd and traffic planning, vendor placement, and stakeholder sharing. If your job is GIS, such as managing authoritative spatial datasets, running geoprocessing workflows, or supporting a public safety agency’s ArcGIS ecosystem, ArcGIS Online is the right tool. If your job is planning an event site, including producing a to-scale layout, calculating crowd capacity, generating a Bill of Quantities, and sharing the plan with police, fire, and vendors, OnePlan is the right tool. Many organizations use both for different purposes.

## Conclusion

ArcGIS Online focuses on GIS, while event maps focus on operational delivery. That distinction matters because the tool you choose shapes how long planning takes, how many site visits you need, whether your team can actually use it, and whether your stakeholders can see the plan without a license.

For most event teams such as festival organizers, race directors, local-government events officers, and venue operations leads, an event-specific platform delivers better results. OnePlan pairs an Esri-powered GIS foundation with to-scale event objects, crowd and traffic calculators, and an auto-generated Bill of Quantities, so you get professional-grade geo-accuracy without the GIS degree. It is the same platform that has powered 200,000 events worldwide, from community fairs to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and your first event is free.

Teams that genuinely need GIS governance, large-scale spatial analysis, or an existing enterprise Esri investment should continue to use ArcGIS Online as their core GIS. Event professionals who focus on planning and delivering safe, efficient sites gain more by moving their operational planning into a dedicated event platform.

[Book Your OnePlan Demo](https://www.oneplan.io/book-demo/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)

## Read Next

- [Google My Maps Alternatives for Event Site Planning](https://oneplan.io/articles/best-google-my-maps-alternatives/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)
- [Google Maps Alternatives for Event Safety and Permit Maps](https://oneplan.io/articles/best-google-maps-alternatives/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)
- [Best Google Earth Alternatives for Event Site Planning](https://oneplan.io/articles/best-google-earth-alternatives-events/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)
- [SmartDraw Alternatives for To-Scale Event Site Maps: 2026](https://oneplan.io/articles/best-smartdraw-alternatives-event-maps/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)
- [Excel to To-Scale Site Map: Best Tools for Event Teams](https://oneplan.io/articles/best-excel-alternatives-site-maps/?utm_term=best-arcgis-alternatives-event-maps&utm_campaign=ai_growth_agent)

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