Datastory
Datastory: A data storytelling tool for building interactive, sourced visualizations from CSV or open data. Ranked #8 of 42 in Infographic Software by our editors (8.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for data-driven public-sector visualizations.
At a glance
- Editor score8.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forData-driven public-sector visualizations
- Free planYes
- Interactive publishingYes
- Founded2005 · Stockholm, Sweden
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Datastory
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 with AI-assisted recommendations and insights. The product is cloud-based and available through the web and API, with publishing options that include standalone links, website embeds, and high-quality image exports. Its emphasis on adding context to charts makes it relevant to organizations that need to explain public or research data, not just display it.
The Starter plan costs $0 per month and includes 15 data visualizations, Open Data Catalog access, AI-assisted creation and customization, and 100 AI credits per month. Professional adds unlimited visualizations, team collaboration, custom logo and theming, and 1000 AI credits per month. Enterprise includes data integration and modelling, custom visualizations, a dedicated account manager, and AI credits on demand. This progression gives individuals a no-cost way to begin, while teams that need shared work or organization-specific branding will need a paid plan. The published Professional pricing display presents two amounts without clearly explaining their relationship, so buyers should clarify the applicable price with Datastory before budgeting.
Datastory’s distinguishing depth lies in connecting visualizations to linked data and knowledge graph tools, reusable metrics, annotations, captions, sources, and methodology. Those capabilities can help public-sector and research teams make a chart more interpretable and traceable. CSV, spreadsheets, the Open Data Catalog, and API cover the stated data connections; publishing flexibility supports both embedding and standalone sharing. Organizations seeking collaborative, branded, interactive data stories are a natural fit. A buyer who only needs a small set of static charts, or who requires predictable paid pricing before evaluation, may prefer a simpler or more clearly priced alternative.
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Datastory fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Data import | Yes |
| Interactive publishing | Yes |
| Brand kit | Yes |
| Team collaboration | Yes |
| Publishing mode | Both |
| Project limit | 15 |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: CSV, spreadsheets, Open Data Catalog, API |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | datastory.tech |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Datastory integrations
Datastory lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- CSV
- spreadsheets
- Open Data Catalog
- API
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