Flourish
Flourish: A template-rich tool for publishing interactive charts, maps and data stories. Ranked #6 of 42 in Infographic Software by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams creating interactive data stories.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTeams creating interactive data stories
- Free planYes
- Interactive publishingYes
- Founded2018
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- 50+ chart, map and interactive story templates
- Free plan includes unlimited projects and embedding
- Live data updates, collaboration and custom themes on Publisher
Where it doesn't
- Public free-plan projects include Flourish attribution
- Live Google Sheets and CSV updates are on Publisher
- Presenter requires an eligible Canva Business or Enterprise plan
Our verdict on Flourish
Flourish is a browser-based data visualization platform for individuals, newsrooms, organizations and teams that want to turn datasets into interactive graphics or stories. Users can import data, choose from more than 50 chart, map and interactive templates, customize the result, then publish it publicly or embed it on a website. Interactive charts can include tooltips, filters and animations; story formats support scrollytelling. Its focus is on visual storytelling and publishing, rather than general-purpose infographic design, so it suits people who want audiences to explore data rather than just view a static graphic.
The free plan is substantial for trying the workflow or publishing projects: it includes unlimited projects, private unpublished projects and data, and public publishing and embedding with attribution. The Presenter option is available with Canva Business or Enterprise and adds interactive charts in Canva and PowerPoint, image and SVG export, and no Flourish attribution in those applications. Publisher is aimed at collaborative work, adding shared team workflows, custom themes, live updates from Google Sheets or CSV, and HTML export for self-hosting. Enterprise adds security and access controls, SSO, password policies, a live rendering API, and dedicated account management and priority support. Publisher and Enterprise use custom contracts and invoicing.
Integration choices make Flourish useful for teams already working with Canva, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, CSV files or the Flourish API. Web publishing and responsive embedding are central to the product, while API and export capabilities vary by plan. The main trade-off is that several workflow conveniences sit beyond the free plan: public free projects carry attribution, and live data updates and team collaboration are Publisher features. Flourish is a good fit for journalists, educators and teams making frequently updated, explorable visual stories; choose another tool if you need an entirely static infographic workflow or need those paid capabilities without custom-plan purchasing.
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Flourish 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 | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Canva, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, CSV, Flourish API |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | flourish.studio |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
Flourish integrations
Flourish lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Canva
- PowerPoint
- Google Sheets
- CSV
- Flourish API
Alternatives to Flourish
- InfogramA versatile visual-data tool, with deeper publishing and team features on paid plans.9.4
- PiktochartA versatile visual-design tool with a free plan and paid options for teams and branding.9.2
- VismeA broad visual-content toolkit, with plan tiers that determine export options and team controls.9.0
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