SyncaMap vs Bold Store Locator, no punches.
Bold Store Locator is a fine starter. SyncaMap is what you reach for when your wholesale list outgrows manual entry and you want your Shopify orders to keep the map current.
Pick Bold if
- You have fewer than 20 stockists and update them once a quarter.
- You want the cheapest possible option on the App Store.
- You already have it installed and are not feeling any pain.
Pick SyncaMap if
- You add stockists monthly and forget to keep the locator up to date.
- You want Faire and Airgoods orders on your map without a middleware step.
- You want a modern MapLibre experience instead of a basic Google Maps embed.
Feature-by-feature
| Capability | SyncaMap | Bold Store Locator |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-sync from Shopify orders | Yes | No |
| Faire orders become pins | Yes | No |
| Airgoods orders become pins | Yes | No |
| Shopify B2B (companies, tags) | Yes | Partial |
| CSV import + merge | Yes | Yes |
| Native MapLibre theme block | Yes | No |
| Customer confirmation email | Yes | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Comparison based on publicly documented features at time of writing. Vendors ship updates. If something's out of date, tell us and we'll correct it.
Where Bold shines
Simple and cheap
Low barrier to entry. If you just need a pin on a page, it works.
Already installed on many themes
Zero switching cost if you are content with the current setup.
Where SyncaMap is different
We start from your Shopify orders, not your spreadsheet.
Most Shopify brands with a serious wholesale channel run orders through Faire, Airgoods, or Shopify B2B. SyncaMap watches those orders and turns each qualifying one into a pin, with tag-and-channel rules so retail and wholesale stay separate.
Common questions
Should I switch from Bold Store Locator to SyncaMap?
If you maintain the list by hand and it feels stale, yes. If you have a small, stable list and no wholesale channels to worry about, Bold is fine.
Will I lose my Bold locations if I move?
No. Export a CSV from Bold and import it into SyncaMap. Everything comes over, and new orders start feeding pins automatically.
Does SyncaMap use Google Maps like Bold?
SyncaMap uses MapLibre for a faster, more customizable map with cleaner clustering and a modern mobile experience.
Compare with another
SyncaMap vs Storemapper
Storemapper is the category incumbent, best known for a polished map widget and a long track record on Shopify.
SyncaMap vs Stockist
Stockist is a well-loved store locator focused on brands with a retailer directory. Close positioning to SyncaMap, different data model.
SyncaMap vs Zenlocator
Zenlocator is a modern, well-designed store locator with a strong widget and pricing per location. Closer to Stockist in feel, further from wholesale automation.
SyncaMap vs Atlist
Atlist is a general-purpose custom map builder, not Shopify-specific. Great for one-off marketing maps; a mismatch for auto-syncing wholesale.
SyncaMap vs Google My Maps
The free DIY approach: build a custom Google map by hand, embed the iframe on your Shopify page.
SyncaMap vs A spreadsheet and a designer
The internal workflow most brands actually use before installing a store locator: a Google Sheet of stockists that someone renders on a static page.
Ready to try SyncaMap
alongside your current setup?
Free plan available. Install it, feed it one sync rule, and see the map fill in on its own.