ArcGIS StoryMaps vs Cesium ion
ArcGIS StoryMaps
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| Figure | ArcGIS StoryMaps | Cesium ion |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $149/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Geo Tools | 8.0 (#7) | 8.7 (#2) |
| Enterprise deployment | ArcGIS StoryMaps is included with ArcGIS Enterprise starting at version 10.8.1, and can be deployed in disconnected environments through ArcGIS Enterprise. | Self-Hosted supports Kubernetes deployment and connection to an organization’s identity provider using SAML. |
| Integrations | Collections can bundle StoryMaps with ArcGIS content such as dashboards, instant apps, and Survey123 forms. | Cesium ion integrations support data creation and capture workflows and streaming to CesiumJS and other visualization engines. |
Plans
Cesium ion
- CommunityFree
- Commercial (individual)$149 a month
- Premium (individual)$499 a month
- Commercial (team)$524 a month
- Premium (team)$874 a month
- Cesium ion Self-HostedPriced on request
- CustomPriced on request
In their own words
ArcGIS StoryMaps
ArcGIS StoryMaps is a web-based tool for sharing maps, apps, and multimedia as narrative content. Authors can create stories, slide-based briefings, mobile-first frames, and collections with reusable themes. The builder supports configured 2D web maps and 3D web scenes, as well as ArcGIS apps created by organization members. Stories can draw on existing ArcGIS maps and scenes, Esri demographic and lifestyle data, and curated ArcGIS Living Atlas maps. Published items can be shared with an organization, selected groups, or everyone; organization members can co-author through groups. Changes save automatically, and authors can republish edits when ready. Creator, Professional, and Professional Plus user types provide full storytelling capabilities; Viewer, Contributor, and Mobile Worker can view shared content but cannot create it. Public accounts are free, with usage limits and some advanced features unavailable. A free plan and a 21-day trial are listed. ArcGIS StoryMaps is also included with ArcGIS Enterprise starting at version 10.8.1, including deployment in disconnected environments.