ArcGIS StoryMaps: Story maps that combine maps, text and media. Foursquare Spatial Studio: Large-scale map visualization and analysis in the browser.
| ArcGIS StoryMaps | Foursquare Spatial Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Online Map Makers | Web GIS & Cloud Platforms |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starts at | See website | See website |
| Free tier | Limited free account | Free tier available |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Made by | Esri | Foursquare |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 6 | 8 |
| Visit | Visit |
ArcGIS StoryMaps features
- Scrollytelling templates
- Interactive ArcGIS maps
- Media and text blocks
- Collections and briefings
Foursquare Spatial Studio features
- Large dataset visualisation
- H3 and tile-based rendering
- Sharing and embeds
- Foursquare data integration
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.