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Head-to-head · Infographic Software

Venngage vs Datastory

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Venngage #4 in Infographic Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Venngage
Datastory #8 in Infographic Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Datastory

Venngage leads on 0 checks, Datastory 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 scoreVenngage · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresDatastory · 4 of 4

Venngage scores higher on our rubric for infographic software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Venngage is the better fit for teams creating accessible infographics with AI. Datastory is the better fit for data-driven public-sector visualizations.

  • Venngage fits best

    Teams creating accessible infographics with AI

  • Datastory fits best

    Data-driven public-sector visualizations

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Side by side

Feature Venngage 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Datastory 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #4 in Infographic Software #8 in Infographic Software
Best for Teams creating accessible infographics with AI Data-driven public-sector visualizations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $10/user/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Features Venngage 1/4 · Datastory 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 15
Our review
Pros
  • Templates span infographics, reports, presentations, charts, and diagrams
  • Custom charts, tables, and maps support data-led visuals
  • Business adds AI, brand kits, team sharing, and PDF and PowerPoint export
  • Build responsive interactive charts with AI recommendations and insights
  • Add linked data, annotations, sources, and methodology to visualizations
  • Publish through standalone links, website embeds, or image exports
Cons
  • Free plan limits users to 5 designs and 6 image uploads
  • Private sharing and PNG exports require Premium or above
  • Enterprise starts at $499/month
  • Starter is limited to 15 data visualizations and 100 AI credits monthly
  • Team collaboration and custom branding are reserved for paid plans
  • Enterprise data integration and modelling may exceed smaller teams’ needs
Our verdict

Venngage is a browser-based visual communication tool for people who need to create infographics and other business visuals without relying on a dedicated design app. Its drag-and-drop editor and templates cover reports, presentations,…

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Datastory helps journalists, researchers, analysts, NGOs, government agencies, consultants, and teams turn data into visual stories. Users can upload CSV files or draw on the Open Data Catalog, then create interactive, responsive charts…

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  1. VenngageInfographic Software 8.8Free plan
  2. DatastoryInfographic Software 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Venngage — where it wins

    • Templates span infographics, reports, presentations, charts, and diagrams
    • Custom charts, tables, and maps support data-led visuals
    • Business adds AI, brand kits, team sharing, and PDF and PowerPoint export

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan limits users to 5 designs and 6 image uploads
    • Private sharing and PNG exports require Premium or above
    • Enterprise starts at $499/month

  • Datastory — where it wins

    • Build responsive interactive charts with AI recommendations and insights
    • Add linked data, annotations, sources, and methodology to visualizations
    • Publish through standalone links, website embeds, or image exports

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is limited to 15 data visualizations and 100 AI credits monthly
    • Team collaboration and custom branding are reserved for paid plans
    • Enterprise data integration and modelling may exceed smaller teams’ needs
  • Venngage8.8/10 · Free plan

    Venngage combines infographic templates, visual editing, and team tools, with export options tied to plan.

    Visit VenngageFull verdict →
  • Datastory8.4/10 · Free plan

    A data storytelling tool for building interactive, sourced visualizations from CSV or open data.

    Visit DatastoryFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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