ArcGIS Online: Esri's cloud platform for web maps, apps and spatial analysis. ArcGIS StoryMaps: Story maps that combine maps, text and media.
| ArcGIS Online | ArcGIS StoryMaps | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Web GIS & Cloud Platforms | Online Map Makers |
| Pricing model | Paid | Freemium |
| Starts at | See website | See website |
| Free tier | Free trial and limited public account | Limited free account |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Platforms | Web, API | Web |
| Made by | Esri | Esri |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 7 | 6 |
| Visit | Visit |
ArcGIS Online features
- Web maps and scenes
- Dashboards and Experience Builder apps
- Living Atlas content
- Cloud spatial analysis
- Organisation sharing and roles
ArcGIS StoryMaps features
- Scrollytelling templates
- Interactive ArcGIS maps
- Media and text blocks
- Collections and briefings
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.