ArcGIS StoryMaps vs Mapme

ArcGIS StoryMaps8.6Visit Mapme8.1Visit

Higher score ArcGIS StoryMaps #3 in Map Creation Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 21-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Try ArcGIS StoryMaps

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Mapme #7 in Map Creation Software 8.1/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Mapme

• ArcGIS StoryMaps fits best

  Narrative map presentations and 3D stories

• Mapme fits best

  Professional branded maps for organizations

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Side by side

Feature	ArcGIS StoryMaps 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Mapme 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.1
Ranking	#3 in Map Creation Software	#7 in Map Creation Software
Best for	Narrative map presentations and 3D stories	Professional branded maps for organizations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$30/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	21 days	14 days
Free trial length	21 days	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Phone, Live chat, Docs	Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ArcGIS StoryMaps 0/4 · Mapme 0/4
Custom data import	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Built-in location data	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Web embedding	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Brand customization	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Map output types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Collaboration level	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines maps, 3D scenes, multimedia, text, and embeds Supports ArcGIS web maps, web scenes, and Living Atlas content Adds collections, embeds, link sharing, and audience analytics	No-code maps with filters, search, overlays, and custom branding Imports from Excel, CSV, and Google Sheets Embeds, roles, REST API access, and broad integrations
Cons	General-purpose data mapping is not its primary focus Public accounts have feature and usage limits Access is tied to ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise user types	No permanent free plan; the trial lasts 14 days Starter maps are limited to 30 locations Advanced collaboration and branding require higher tiers
Our verdict	ArcGIS StoryMaps is a web-based storytelling and presentation tool for organizations, educators, communicators, and teams that need to explain places or geographic data through a guided narrative. It combines interactive maps, 3D scenes,… Read the review →	Mapme is a web-based, no-code platform for organizations and teams that need to create, manage, and publish interactive maps. It supports locations, media galleries, categories, filters, search, drawings, image overlays, 3D buildings,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ArcGIS StoryMaps — where it wins

  • Combines maps, 3D scenes, multimedia, text, and embeds
  • Supports ArcGIS web maps, web scenes, and Living Atlas content
  • Adds collections, embeds, link sharing, and audience analytics

  Where it doesn't

  • General-purpose data mapping is not its primary focus
  • Public accounts have feature and usage limits
  • Access is tied to ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise user types

• Mapme — where it wins

  • No-code maps with filters, search, overlays, and custom branding
  • Imports from Excel, CSV, and Google Sheets
  • Embeds, roles, REST API access, and broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • No permanent free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
  • Starter maps are limited to 30 locations
  • Advanced collaboration and branding require higher tiers

• ArcGIS StoryMaps8.6/10 · Free plan · 21-day trial

  A strong choice for map-led stories and briefings, rather than general-purpose data mapping.

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• Mapme8.1/10 · 14-day trial

  A branded, embeddable map builder for teams that need more than basic pins.

  Visit MapmeFull verdict →