Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator
Free tier
Inkarnate
Free tier
Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator vs Inkarnate: Which Should You Use?
Last updated: 2026
Choose Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator if…
Worldbuilders who want a procedurally generated base with rich political and cultural data to spark a setting.
Visit Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator →Choose Inkarnate if…
GMs and worldbuilders who want attractive overworld or city maps without learning illustration software.
Visit Inkarnate →Side-by-side comparison
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|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | freemium |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free tier | ||
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Game systems | System agnostic | System agnostic |
| Self-hosted | ||
| AI-powered | ||
| Open source | ||
| Works offline | ||
| Official content | ||
| Launched | 2017 | 2016 |
Pricing breakdown
Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator
Completely free and open source. Optional donation/Patreon support.
Inkarnate
Free tier with limited assets; Pro $5/mo or $25/yr for full library and high-res export.
Pros & cons
Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator
Pros
- Completely free and open source
- Unmatched depth of procedurally generated world data
- Exports high-resolution SVGs suitable for editing
Cons
- Generated maps require considerable manual editing to be unique
- Interface is dense and non-obvious for new users
- Not suited for city or battle maps
Inkarnate
Pros
- Lowest barrier to a good-looking fantasy map
- Runs in browser — no install needed
- Pro tier is very affordable
Cons
- Limited to the built-in asset library without Pro
- Not suited for grid-based battle maps
- Less precise control than vector tools like Dungeondraft
Frequently asked questions
Is Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator or Inkarnate cheaper?
Both Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator and Inkarnate have free tiers, so you can try both at no cost.
Can I use Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator and Inkarnate together?
Azgaar's Fantasy Map Generator and Inkarnate overlap in the map-makers category, so most users pick one or the other rather than using both. That said, some GMs use them for different parts of their workflow if the tools serve genuinely different purposes.