| ArcGIS StoryMaps (Esri) |
Most feature-rich platform that allows for annotated maps and interactive web maps, and other multimedia content. |
Through Wellesley's ArcGIS Online, email tt103@wellesley.edu to set up an account |
Mixed - Linear, Exploration, or Summary |
All vector (point, line, polygon) and raster (including images). You can use your own data or from authoritative sources such as the Living Atlas. |
No, you can customize map pop-ups in Arcade if you want; but the interface doesn't require any coding skills. |
Items are hosted in the Esri cloud under Wellesley's ArcGIS Online account. The StoryMap itself can be set to Private, Organization (Wellesley), or Public. |
| StoryMapJS (Northwestern University Knight Lab) |
StoryMapJS allows for narrative associated with each location. Gigapixel allows for spots within a zoomable static map. |
Sign-in with Google account (wellesley.edu works) |
Linear |
Annotated point |
No, but you can do further customization with HTML |
Public, associated to your google account |
| Interactive Storytelling (Mapbox) |
Most comparable to ArcGIS StoryMaps' sidecar block |
Sign-up with free account |
Mixed - Linear, Summary |
Vector and raster |
Some, template provided |
Self hosted |
| TimeMapper (Open Knowledge Foundation Labs) |
Linear spatial narrative associated with a timeline |
Sign-in through Twitter; but can work anonymously |
Linear |
Annotated point |
No |
Public, associated with your google account |
| Google Earth Tours (Google) |
Best for 360° experience because it can integrate street view |
Sign-in through Google account (wellesley.edu works) |
Linear |
Annotated point |
No |
Private and Public |
| Neatline for Omeka (UVA Scholar's Lab) |
Great for digital humanities projects as it can integrate timelines, Omeka collections of archives and artifacts, and maps. |
Free download (with Omeka Classic) |
Mixed - Linear, Exploration, or Summary |
Vector and raster |
Yes |
Can self host or on Omeka |
| Panel Truck (Leventhal Map & Education Center at Boston Public Library) |
Web UI tool that can create linear narrative over zoomable static maps or images; similar to StoryMapJS Gigapixel |
Import web component into existing web page |
Linear |
Annotated point |
Yes |
Embedded in your own site |
