ArcGIS StoryMaps: Story maps that combine maps, text and media. kepler.gl: Drag-and-drop geospatial data visualization in the browser.
| ArcGIS StoryMaps | kepler.gl | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Online Map Makers | Geospatial Data Visualization |
| 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 | Web, JavaScript, Python |
| Made by | Esri | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Allowed |
| Export / print images | Check terms | With conditions |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 6 | 5 |
| Visit | Visit |
ArcGIS StoryMaps features
- Scrollytelling templates
- Interactive ArcGIS maps
- Media and text blocks
- Collections and briefings
kepler.gl features
- Drag-and-drop CSV and GeoJSON
- Hexbin, arc, heatmap and trip layers
- Time playback and filters
- Export as image or HTML
- Jupyter widget
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.