Head-to-head · Infographic Software
Genially vs Datawrapper
Genially leads on 0 checks, Datawrapper on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGenially · 8.7/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresDatawrapper · 4 of 4
Genially scores higher on our rubric for infographic software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Genially is the better fit for interactive presentations and visual explainers. Datawrapper is the better fit for teams publishing professional charts, maps, and embeds.
- Genially fits best
Interactive presentations and visual explainers
- Datawrapper fits best
Teams publishing professional charts, maps, and embeds
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Side by side
| Feature | Genially 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Datawrapper 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Infographic Software | #7 in Infographic Software |
| Best for | Interactive presentations and visual explainers | Teams publishing professional charts, maps, and embeds |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $21/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations | 2 integrations |
| Features Genially 1/4 · Datawrapper 4/4 | ||
| Data import | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Interactive publishing | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Brand kit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team collaboration | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Publishing mode | Not checked yet | Both |
| Project limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Genially is a cloud-based web app for making interactive and animated visual content without coding. Individuals, businesses, educators, schools, and higher-education teams can use it for presentations, infographics, interactive images,… Read the review → |
Datawrapper turns imported datasets into charts, maps, and tables for journalists, researchers, educators, and teams that publish data visualizations. Its web app supports interactive embeds alongside static exports, so it suits work… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Genially — where it wins
- Templates cover presentations, infographics, courses, games, and marketing.
- Real-time co-editing, team workspaces, and a Brand Kit support shared work.
- Publish by URL, embed content, or download selected formats.
Where it doesn't
- Creation and publishing are cloud-based, with no desktop app.
- Its many content formats may be more than needed for static infographics.
- Support is listed through documentation rather than multiple channels.
Datawrapper — where it wins
- Imports data from CSV, Excel, TSV, TXT, DBF, and more
- Publishes interactive embeds and exports PNG, PDF, and SVG
- Supports collaboration, shared themes, and responsive previews
Where it doesn't
- Removing attribution and PDF/SVG exports require Pro
- Waterfall and dual-axis charts start with Business
- Self-hosting and SAML single sign-on are Enterprise features
- Genially8.7/10 · Free plan
A flexible, template-led tool for creating, collaborating on, and publishing interactive content.
Visit GeniallyFull verdict → - Datawrapper8.5/10 · Free plan
A focused tool for data-led visualizations, with interactive embeds and export options.
Visit DatawrapperFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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