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Head-to-head · Data Storytelling Tools

Datawrapper vs ArcGIS StoryMaps

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Datawrapper #2 in Data Storytelling Tools 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Datawrapper
ArcGIS StoryMaps #4 in Data Storytelling Tools 8.9/10 Free plan · 21-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Explore StoryMaps

Datawrapper leads on 0 checks, ArcGIS StoryMaps on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDatawrapper · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly ArcGIS StoryMaps
  • Most featuresArcGIS StoryMaps · 3 of 4

Datawrapper scores higher on our rubric for data storytelling tools: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Datawrapper is the better fit for professional charts, maps, and newsroom publishing. ArcGIS StoryMaps is the better fit for geographic and 3D narrative storytelling.

  • Datawrapper fits best

    Professional charts, maps, and newsroom publishing

  • ArcGIS StoryMaps fits best

    Geographic and 3D narrative storytelling

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Side by side

Feature Datawrapper 9.1/10 Visit ↗ ArcGIS StoryMaps 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #2 in Data Storytelling Tools #4 in Data Storytelling Tools
Best for Professional charts, maps, and newsroom publishing Geographic and 3D narrative storytelling
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $21/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 21 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 2 integrations 5 integrations
Features Datawrapper 0/4 · ArcGIS StoryMaps 3/4
Interactive visualizations Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Narrative annotations Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Presentation flow Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Live data refresh Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Share mode Not checked yet Both
Data source limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Interactive charts, maps, and tables with responsive web embeds
  • Imports common file formats and connects to Google Sheets
  • Collaboration, branding, exports, and API automation in one tool
  • Combines maps, 3D scenes, multimedia, and narrative text
  • Supports ArcGIS web maps, web scenes, and Living Atlas content
  • Offers sharing, embedding, collections, and audience analytics
Cons
  • Advanced chart types begin on the Business plan
  • PDF and SVG exports require the Pro plan
  • Self-hosting and SAML single sign-on require Enterprise
  • Public accounts have feature and usage limits
  • Paid access is tied to ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise user types
  • Its focus is geographic storytelling rather than general-purpose visualization
Our verdict

Datawrapper is a web-based tool for creating, publishing, and exporting charts, maps, and tables. It is designed for journalists, researchers, educators, organizations, and teams that need professional data visualizations for websites,…

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ArcGIS StoryMaps is a web-based tool for creating digital stories and briefings with maps, geographic data, multimedia, text, and embedded content. It is designed for teams, educators, communicators, and organizations that need to explain…

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  1. DatawrapperData Storytelling Tools 9.1Free plan
  2. ArcGIS StoryMapsData Storytelling Tools 8.9Free plan · 21-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Datawrapper — where it wins

    • Interactive charts, maps, and tables with responsive web embeds
    • Imports common file formats and connects to Google Sheets
    • Collaboration, branding, exports, and API automation in one tool

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced chart types begin on the Business plan
    • PDF and SVG exports require the Pro plan
    • Self-hosting and SAML single sign-on require Enterprise

  • ArcGIS StoryMaps — where it wins

    • Combines maps, 3D scenes, multimedia, and narrative text
    • Supports ArcGIS web maps, web scenes, and Living Atlas content
    • Offers sharing, embedding, collections, and audience analytics

    Where it doesn't

    • Public accounts have feature and usage limits
    • Paid access is tied to ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise user types
    • Its focus is geographic storytelling rather than general-purpose visualization

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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