ArcGIS StoryMaps: Story maps that combine maps, text and media. Tableau: Business intelligence with built-in maps.
| ArcGIS StoryMaps | Tableau | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Online Map Makers | Geospatial Data Visualization |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid |
| Starts at | See website | See website |
| Free tier | Limited free account | Tableau Public (free, public data) |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Made by | Esri | Salesforce |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 6 | 1 |
| Visit | Visit |
ArcGIS StoryMaps features
- Scrollytelling templates
- Interactive ArcGIS maps
- Media and text blocks
- Collections and briefings
Tableau features
- Automatic geographic roles
- Spatial files and joins
- Dashboards
- Density maps
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.