ArcGIS StoryMaps: Story maps that combine maps, text and media. Observable: Data notebooks and dashboards with D3 and Plot maps.
| ArcGIS StoryMaps | Observable | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Online Map Makers | Geospatial Data Visualization |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starts at | See website | See website |
| Free tier | Limited free account | Free for public notebooks |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | Web, JavaScript |
| Made by | Esri | — |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 6 | 2 |
| Visit | Visit |
ArcGIS StoryMaps features
- Scrollytelling templates
- Interactive ArcGIS maps
- Media and text blocks
- Collections and briefings
Observable features
- Reactive notebooks
- Observable Plot geo marks
- D3 projections
- Data apps framework
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.