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Datastory

Datastory is a no-code data storytelling platform for creating interactive charts, maps, websites, and reports from CSV files or open datasets. It helps journalists, researchers, analysts, and teams explore data, use AI-assisted visualization workflows, and publish results through links or embeds.

Datastory

Data storytelling from datasets

Datastory is a no-code data storytelling platform for turning datasets into interactive charts, maps, websites, and reports. It is designed for journalists, researchers, analysts, and teams that need to explain data rather than only display it.

A typical workflow starts with a CSV or the Open Data Catalog. Users can clean or edit the data, create a visualization through manual controls or prompts, refine its appearance, and publish it through a link or embed. The platform also offers AI-assisted chart suggestions and an Enterprise linked-data feature for connecting datasets and maintaining consistent metric definitions across a workspace.

Core features

Data import and open datasets

Start with a CSV or browse the Open Data Catalog, then edit and tidy the data table before charting.

Prompt-assisted visualization

Build charts from manual settings or describe the desired visualization in plain language. AI can suggest charts suited to a dataset and help identify insights.

Interactive charts and maps

Customize chart type, colors, and layout, including interactive charts and map applications.

Publish and embed

Publish a result as a shareable link or embed it on a website. The platform is also positioned for creating websites and reports.

Linked data and reusable metrics

Connect datasets through a knowledge graph, define reusable metrics with sources and methodology, and use semantic types for validation, relationships, filtering, and rendering.

Open Data Catalog

Use the Open Data Catalog to search by keyword, source, or topic and explore statistics from multiple data sources.

Practical use cases

  • Research communication

    Import research data or use public datasets, then turn findings into charts, maps, or reports that can be shared with a wider audience through a link or embed.

  • Data journalism

    Use open statistics and prompt-assisted chart creation to explore a question, refine the visual explanation, and publish data-driven coverage.

  • Organizational analysis

    Create internal dashboards, presentations, or reports that keep definitions and sources visible while helping teams communicate organizational data.

  • Cross-dataset analysis

    Combine internal information with Open Data, define shared metrics, and connect related datasets for dashboards, stories, and other workspace outputs.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • No-code workflow with both manual controls and natural-language prompting.
  • Starts with CSV files or an Open Data Catalog, including tools for editing data before visualization.
  • Supports shareable links and embeds for publishing visualizations.
  • Linked data can provide reusable metric definitions, source documentation, and relationships across datasets on Enterprise.

Cons

  • The most advanced linked-data, integration, and custom visualization capabilities are presented as Enterprise features, so availability depends on the selected plan.
  • The supplied product information does not specify the full range of supported file formats, external integrations, or operational and security controls.
  • AI assistance is allocated through monthly credits on Starter and Professional; Enterprise uses a custom allowance.

FAQ

How do you get started with Datastory?

Datastory can be started with a CSV or with data from its Open Data Catalog. Users can edit and tidy the data table, choose chart settings manually or describe the desired result in a prompt, then publish a link or embed the result.

Do I need coding skills to use Datastory?

No. The documentation describes a workflow that can be completed through manual settings, prompts, or a combination of both, without requiring coding skills.

What can I publish with Datastory?

Datastory supports interactive charts and map-based visualizations, and its documentation includes publishing by link or embedding on another website. The homepage also describes websites and reports as supported outputs.

What plans does Datastory offer?

The Starter plan is free and includes 10 data visualizations, collaboration with up to three team members, access to the open data catalog, and 100 AI credits per month. Professional and Enterprise plans add capabilities such as unlimited visualizations, expanded collaboration, branding options, and higher or custom AI allowances.

Can teams use Datastory together?

Yes. The pricing page lists collaboration on all plans, with up to three team members on Starter and unlimited collaborators on Professional and Enterprise. Professional includes priority support, while Enterprise includes a dedicated account manager.

Quick Facts

Category
No-code data visualization and storytelling platform
Primary users
Journalists, researchers, analysts, and data-focused teams
Starting inputs
CSV files and Datastory Open Data Catalog
Publishing
Shareable links and website embeds
Starter plan
Free; 10 visualizations, up to 3 collaborators, and 100 AI credits per month
Enterprise
Custom pricing; data integration and modelling, custom visualizations, white labeling, and dedicated account management
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