Datastory
6.8#7 in data storytelling toolsFrom $15 a monthFree planWeb
VisitDatastory vs Understand
Understand
7.9#3 in data storytelling toolsFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Datastory | Understand |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 | 2021 |
| Product | Datastory turns data into interactive charts, data driven web applications, and presentations that can be published as stories. | Understand helps users turn static charts and complex dashboards into data stories for sharing insights and supporting decisions. |
Datastory plans
- StarterFree
- Professional$15 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Understand plans
- StarterFree
- More Understand AI$15 a month
- Growth$25 a month
- Advanced connectors$99 a month
- API$199 a month
- Enterprise-readyPriced on request
Pick Datastory if…
Datastory suits analysts, journalists, NGOs, researchers, and other data storytellers who want to publish interactive visualizations or presentations. The free Starter plan supports small teams with up to three members.
Pick Understand if…
Understand suits people who want to present chart or dashboard insights as scrollable stories. Teams can use it to share stories publicly or embed them, with enterprise deployment and access options listed for larger needs.