ArcGIS StoryMaps: Story maps that combine maps, text and media. deck.gl: GPU-powered visualization of large geospatial datasets.
| ArcGIS StoryMaps | deck.gl | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Online Map Makers | Map Libraries & SDKs |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Open source |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | Limited free account | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Software licence | — | MIT |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | JavaScript, Python |
| Made by | Esri | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Allowed |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 6 | 1 |
| Visit | Visit |
ArcGIS StoryMaps features
- Scrollytelling templates
- Interactive ArcGIS maps
- Media and text blocks
- Collections and briefings
deck.gl features
- Layers for points, arcs, hexagons, heatmaps, trips
- Handles millions of features
- Works with MapLibre, Mapbox, Google Maps
- Python binding (pydeck)
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.