ArcGIS StoryMaps vs TalkingMaps
ArcGIS StoryMaps
storymaps.arcgis.com
TalkingMaps
talkingmaps.euSide by side
| Figure | ArcGIS StoryMaps | TalkingMaps |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 0 |
| Spec score · Data Storytelling Tools | 8.0 (#11) | 7.3 (#20) |
| Integrations | Collections can bundle StoryMaps with ArcGIS content such as dashboards, instant apps, and Survey123 forms. | The AI assistant supports OpenAI, Anthropic Claude and Google Gemini; the documentation says user API keys are encrypted and stored per user. |
| Maker | Esri was established in 1969 and is headquartered in Redlands, California, USA. | The site credits Federico Gianoli and Martino Boni (Tenoli) and says the project was sponsored and redeveloped by StudioGIS.eu. |
Plans
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.
TalkingMaps
TalkingMaps has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.