OwnHomeMap vs Grafomap: Which City Map Poster Should You Choose?
Grafomap is one of the pioneers of city map posters, founded in 2016 in Riga. Featured in The Guardian, Bloomberg, and CNN, it combines OpenStreetMap data with Mapbox filters. How does it compare to OwnHomeMap?
| OwnHomeMap | Grafomap | |
|---|---|---|
| Map data | OpenStreetMap | OpenStreetMap + Mapbox |
| Available themes | 17 unique themes | 9 themes + 12 colors |
| Digital download | Yes (instant, HD PNG) | Not available |
| Available materials | Paper, frame | Paper, canvas, metal, acrylic, frame |
| Road hierarchy | 5 detailed levels | Yes (via Mapbox) |
| Entry price | 29 EUR (digital) | ~$49 (printed) |
| Languages | 8 languages | English only |
| Guarantee | Reprint if defective | 100% money-back guarantee |
| Production | Europe | USA and Europe (Riga) |
Why Choose OwnHomeMap
OpenStreetMap data with 17 themes
Accurate rendering of streets, parks and waterways via OpenStreetMap
Full customization: themes, shapes, text
From €29 — instant digital download
Grafomap — Strengths
- +Material variety (metal, acrylic, canvas, glass)
- +Featured in The Guardian, Bloomberg, CNN
- +100% money-back guarantee
- +Production in USA and Europe
Grafomap — Limitations
- -No digital download
- -Higher entry price (~$49 vs 29 EUR)
- -English-only interface
- -Brand in transition (merged with CanvasDiscount)
Our Verdict
OwnHomeMap offers more themes (17 vs 9), instant digital download (unavailable at Grafomap), and a significantly lower entry price (29 EUR vs $49). Grafomap stands out with its material variety (metal, acrylic, canvas) and press coverage. The choice depends on your priorities: value and digital with OwnHomeMap, premium materials with Grafomap.