ArcGIS StoryMaps
ArcGIS StoryMaps is a web-based tool for presenting maps, apps, and multimedia through narrative formats.
What ArcGIS StoryMaps is
ArcGIS StoryMaps is a web-based tool for presenting maps, apps, and multimedia through narrative formats. Authors can build stories, slide-based briefings, mobile-first frames, or collections, and use 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 maps from ArcGIS Living Atlas. Published work can be shared with an organization, chosen groups, or everyone; organization members can also co-author through groups. Edits save automatically, and authors can republish changes when ready. Full creation capabilities require Creator, Professional, or Professional Plus user types; Viewer, Contributor, and Mobile Worker can view shared content but cannot create it. The free public account has usage limits and lacks some advanced features. A free plan and 21-day trial are listed.
Good
- Supports 2D web maps and 3D web scenes.
- Stories can include ArcGIS apps and curated maps.
- Organization members can co-author through groups.
- Builder supports semantic structure and keyboard navigation.
Watch out
- Public accounts lack some advanced features.
- Viewer, Contributor, and Mobile Worker cannot create content.
- Uploaded media and story data use storage credits.
- Premium content in published items can consume credits per view.
Who it suits
It suits people and organizations creating map-led narratives, briefings, or collections. Organization members who need full creation capabilities need a Creator, Professional, or Professional Plus user type.
Verdict
ArcGIS StoryMaps combines narrative formats with maps, scenes, and ArcGIS content. Check account permissions and credit use against your publishing needs.
Plans and prices
From ArcGIS StoryMaps's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Public account | Free | Free account for individuals; usage limits apply; some advanced features unavailable; content is not indexed by search engines |
The facts
Each one read from ArcGIS StoryMaps's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Accessibility
- The story builder supports WCAG 2.1 related features including semantic structure, color contrast, keyboard navigation, and alternative text.checked 2 Oct 2026
- 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.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Content formats
- It supports stories, slide-based briefings, mobile-first frames, collections, and reusable themes.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Credit usage
- Uploaded media and story data use ArcGIS Online file storage credits, and published content containing premium content can consume credits per view.checked 2 Oct 2026
- 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.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Included maps
- Stories can use existing ArcGIS web maps and scenes, Esri demographic and lifestyle data, and curated maps from ArcGIS Living Atlas.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Collections can bundle StoryMaps with ArcGIS content such as dashboards, instant apps, and Survey123 forms.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Public account limits
- Public accounts cannot use some advanced features, including web embeds, custom themes, templates, translated story links, analytics, and advanced embedding.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Publishing
- Changes are automatically saved, and edits to a published item can be republished when ready to make them visible.checked 2 Oct 2026
- 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.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Sharing and collaboration
- Published items can be shared with an organization, specific groups, or everyone, and organization members can co-author through groups.checked 2 Oct 2026
- What it does
- ArcGIS StoryMaps is a web-based tool for sharing maps, apps, and multimedia in narrative form.checked 2 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1969checked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- Esri was established in 1969 and is headquartered in Redlands, California, USA.checked 2 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Maps and apps
- Authors can configure 2D web maps and 3D web scenes in the builder and embed ArcGIS apps created by organization members.checked 2 Oct 2026
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