Inkarnate: Make fantasy maps for books and tabletop games in the browser. World Anvil: Worldbuilding platform with interactive maps, timelines and wikis.
| Inkarnate | World Anvil | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Fantasy & Fictional World Maps | Fantasy & Fictional World Maps |
| Coverage | Your own worlds | Your own worlds |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | User creations | User creations |
| Made by | Inkarnate | World Anvil |
| Price | Free + paid plan | Free + paid plan |
| Account | Account required | Account required |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Inkarnate
- World and battle maps
- Painted brushes and stamps
- Gallery of user maps
What you can do with World Anvil
- Interactive maps with pins and layers
- Timelines and articles
- Share worlds publicly
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.