MapTools
Datawrapper
vs
StoryMapJS

Datawrapper: Charts and maps for newsrooms, fast and accessible. StoryMapJS: Free tool to tell stories along a sequence of map locations.

DatawrapperStoryMapJS
CategoryGeospatial Data VisualizationOnline Map Makers
Pricing modelFreemiumFree
Starts atSee websiteFree
Free tierFree plan for unlimited charts and maps—
Open sourceNoYes
Software licence—MPL-2.0
API——
PlatformsWebWeb
Made byDatawrapperNorthwestern University Knight Lab
Commercial useAllowedCheck terms
Export / print imagesWith conditionsCheck terms
Offline / cachingCheck termsCheck terms
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Datawrapper features

  • Choropleth and symbol maps
  • Locator maps
  • Responsive embeds
  • Large library of boundary files
Datawrapper alternatives

StoryMapJS features

  • Slide-by-slide map stories
  • Images and media per slide
  • Gigapixel image mode
  • Embeddable
StoryMapJS alternatives

Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.