
What's the Difference?
How Esri's classic and new storytelling tools have evolved; and how they're different.
New ArcGIS StoryMaps—Classic Esri Story Maps. What's the difference?
Esri's storytelling tools have evolved over eight years. They began as an organic experiment in telling stories with maps. Each experiment came with its own unique layout. We call these classic tools Esri Story Maps.
Now...
ArcGIS StoryMaps is the new, single, re-envisioned platform that takes the best of the classic predecessors and puts everything in one place. The platform is a foundation upon which we can continue to push the needle forward to tell stories with maps long into the future.
Next-generation
ArcGIS StoryMaps
- One builder
- Flexible layout options
Classic
Esri Story Maps
- Many builders
- Requires picking a layout
- Cascade
- Map Journal
- Map Series
- Shortlist
- Map Tour
- Swipe/Spyglass
- Basic


Since 2011...
Classic Esri Story Maps have proven their worth. The templates will continue to offer reliable storytelling options for years to come.
Beginning in 2019...
ArcGIS StoryMaps emerges as the next-generation storytelling platform.
We'll continue to rapidly enhance this new tool to provide everything the classic templates have to offer, and more.
Learn more and keep abreast of new functionality at esri.com/storymaps.
ArcGIS StoryMaps
Esri Story Maps