Datawrapper: Charts and maps for newsrooms, fast and accessible. Tableau: Business intelligence with built-in maps.
| Datawrapper | Tableau | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Geospatial Data Visualization | Geospatial Data Visualization |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid |
| Starts at | See website | See website |
| Free tier | Free plan for unlimited charts and maps | Tableau Public (free, public data) |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS |
| Made by | Datawrapper | Salesforce |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Check terms |
| Export / print images | With conditions | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 1 | 1 |
| Visit | Visit |
Datawrapper features
- Choropleth and symbol maps
- Locator maps
- Responsive embeds
- Large library of boundary files
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.