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BStreams vs Flourish
Both stand on data storytelling tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
BStreams offers dashboard creation and sharing options, with a free plan and paid Professional tiers. Review storage and upload limits, and consider the public-access terms before sharing projects.
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Free plan APIExtensionSelf-hosted+1
Flourish covers chart creation, interactive stories, and publishing, with additional collaboration, export, and security options on paid plans. The free plan has unlimited projects, but published visualizations carry attribution.
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| BStreams | Flourish | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Extension, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional (yearly): €253 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Flourish |
| Website | bstreams.io | flourish.studio |
| On data storytelling tools | #6 of 22 | #2 of 22 |
BStreams: what it does well
- Combines charts, maps, tables, text, and images.
- Reports can be embedded or shared by link.
- Free plan accepts XLSX and CSV datasets.
- Professional includes linked Google Sheets with daily refresh.
What to know first
- Free plan has a 3 MB upload limit.
- Free plan includes a watermark.
- 24/7 availability is not guaranteed.
- Public or link-shared projects may be distributed by others.
Flourish: what it does well
- More than 50 chart types and templates
- Published projects can be embedded or shared by URL
- Free plan includes unlimited projects and stories
- Publisher supports live updates from Google Sheets or CSV
What to know first
- Free published visualizations include Flourish attribution
- Scrollytelling is limited to Publisher and Enterprise
- Presenter requires Canva Business or Enterprise
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