Datawrapper
9.3#1 in data visualization softwareFrom $21 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitDatawrapper vs TimelineJS
TimelineJS
6.0#18 in data storytelling toolsFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Datawrapper | TimelineJS |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Evanston, Illinois, United States |
| Privacy | Datawrapper says embeds have no trackers, cookies, or third-party scripts and meet GDPR and CCPA requirements. | The Google Spreadsheet workflow requires publishing data to the web; for access control, Knight Lab says to use JSON and instantiate the timeline directly with JavaScript. |
Datawrapper plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$21 a month
- Business$39 a month
- Custom theme add-on$499 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
TimelineJS plans
- TimelineJSFree
Pick Datawrapper if…
Datawrapper suits people who need to present data as charts, maps or tables, including teams publishing visualizations on websites or in presentations. Its API and team features may also fit organizations building chart workflows into other tools.
Pick TimelineJS if…
TimelineJS suits beginners who can work with a Google Spreadsheet and experienced users who want to build custom installations with JSON. It is useful for stories that can be organized as a chronological sequence.