IN THE FIELD GUIDE
hotspot
hotspot.earth
Hotspot is a platform for creators to sell curated city guides and hidden-gem maps with paywalled content. Creators keep 90% of sales revenue, with payouts via Stripe every week.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Sep 13, 2026
A good fit for
- Creators who want to monetize their curated city guides and local recommendations.
Know the limitations
- Stripe transaction fees (~2.9% + $0.30) are not included in the platform fee and are deducted separately.
What you can do
- Selling curated city guides and hidden-gem lists as paywalled maps to followers and visitors.
- Publishing free maps to grow a following before charging for content.
Features
- Teaser mode to show a preview of three spots while locking the rest behind a paywall.
- Magic Fill feature drafts vibe descriptions, tags, and best time to visit for spots automatically.
- Live social proof feed showing recent purchases to encourage buyers.
- Creator studio with address autocomplete and map editor for easy map creation.
- Custom public profile page at hotspot.earth/you for creators.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
Go beyond the starting price.
Published plan prices for your team size and usage. Results update as you type. Taxes, currency conversion and unlisted add-ons are excluded, and anything the source did not state is called out rather than guessed.
Known monthly subtotal
$0.00/month
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A practical workflow
- Drop pins on the map by searching an address or tapping anywhere to add spots.
- Use Magic Fill to auto-generate vibe descriptions, tags, and best time to visit, then edit as needed.
- Set a price, toggle free preview spots, bundle maps, then publish to start selling and get paid via Stripe.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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