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Two barsScore 6.3

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

ArcGIS StoryMaps is ranked #13 of 26 in map creation software on Freedom251. It runs on Web. There is a free plan.

ArcGIS StoryMaps plans and pricing

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Public account Free Free account for individuals; usage limits apply; some advanced features unavailable; content is not indexed by search engines doc.esri.com · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on map creation software

Free plan: Yes
Interactive visualizations: Yes
Narrative annotations: Yes
Presentation flow: Yes
Share mode: both

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The record

What it does: ArcGIS StoryMaps is a web-based tool for sharing maps, apps, and multimedia in narrative form.
Content formats: It supports stories, slide-based briefings, mobile-first frames, collections, and reusable themes.
Maps and apps: Authors can configure 2D web maps and 3D web scenes in the builder and embed ArcGIS apps created by organization members.
Sharing and collaboration: Published items can be shared with an organization, specific groups, or everyone, and organization members can co-author through groups.
Included maps: Stories can use existing ArcGIS web maps and scenes, Esri demographic and lifestyle data, and curated maps from ArcGIS Living Atlas.
Publishing: Changes are automatically saved, and edits to a published item can be republished when ready to make them visible.
Account requirements: 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 account limits: Public accounts cannot use some advanced features, including web embeds, custom themes, templates, translated story links, analytics, and advanced embedding.
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.
Accessibility: The story builder supports WCAG 2.1 related features including semantic structure, color contrast, keyboard navigation, and alternative text.
Integrations: Collections can bundle StoryMaps with ArcGIS content such as dashboards, instant apps, and Survey123 forms.
Security and privacy: For the StoryMaps assistant, prompts are not used to train or improve Esri or third-party models and are not stored or shared without explicit permission.
Credit usage: Uploaded media and story data use ArcGIS Online file storage credits, and published content containing premium content can consume credits per view.
Maker: Esri was established in 1969 and is headquartered in Redlands, California, USA.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Map Creation Software in 2026#13 of 26
Best Data Storytelling Tools in 2026#3 of 22

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doc.esri.com/en/arcgis-storymaps/latest/get-started/· checked 2 Oct 2026
esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/arcgis-storymaps/· checked 2 Oct 2026
doc.esri.com/en/arcgis-storymaps/latest/reference/li· checked 2 Oct 2026
doc.arcgis.com/en/arcgis-storymaps/get-started/faq.htm· checked 2 Oct 2026
doc.esri.com/en/arcgis-storymaps/latest/learn/storym· checked 2 Oct 2026
doc.esri.com/en/arcgis-storymaps/latest/reference/se· checked 2 Oct 2026
esri.com/en-us/about/about-esri/company· checked 2 Oct 2026
storymaps.arcgis.com· checked 28 Sept 2026