Datastory vs Piktochart

Datastory turns data into interactive charts, data-driven web applications, and presentations published as stories. Its AI can interpret uploaded data, recommend visualizations, identify insights, and draft captions based on workspace data. A chart picker reads columns and suggests encodings for categorical, temporal, geographic, or hierarchical data. Visualizations can be shared as standalone links, embedded in websites, or exported as high-quality images. Embedding is also described for Notion, Webflow, newsletters, and content management systems. An Open Data catalog includes statistics from sources such as OECD, WHO, Eurostat, the World Bank, and the UN. The web-based Starter plan is free and includes 10 visualizations, up to 3 team members, 100 AI credits per month, and unlimited open data downloads. Professional costs $15 a month per user and includes unlimited visualizations and collaborators, 1000 AI credits per month, priority support, and custom branding. Enterprise pricing is custom. Datastory is based in Stockholm and was founded in 2005.

Piktochart is a web-based tool for creating infographics, presentations, documents, print materials, social media visuals, and videos. It includes templates, illustration tools, presentation design, and a brand kit. Charts can use imported CSV data or dynamic data from Google Sheets, while Piktochart AI generates visual content from prompts. Teams can share work, comment, review, and revise in a shared workspace. The Free plan allows 1 to 4 team members and includes 2 PNG downloads, 60 AI credits, free templates, and 1 GB of storage. Pro costs $10 a month billed annually; Business costs $17 a month billed annually, and plans can be canceled at any time. Business, Education, and Nonprofit plans support PNG, PDF, and PowerPoint downloads. Enterprise includes an advanced security review, MSA support, and SSO/SAML. Paid-plan support includes live chat, alongside a self-service knowledge base and email support. Piktochart is available on the web and has no desktop or mobile app.