ArcGIS StoryMaps vs. VistaCreate

ArcGIS StoryMaps helps you tell remarkable stories with custom maps that inform and inspire. A story can effect change, influence opinion, and create awareness—and maps are an integral part of storytelling. ArcGIS StoryMaps can give your narrative a stronger sense of place, illustrate spatial relationships, and add visual appeal and credibility to your ideas. Use our simple map maker to create custom maps to enhance your digital storytelling.

VistaCreate (ex-Crello) is a graphic design platform where anyone can quickly create engaging projects for any industry or occasion — design skills are optional. Start with selecting from 150K+ professionally designed templates that are already preformatted and customizable. Quickly edit, resize, and remove image backgrounds in a few clicks. Edit video content and add music to create multi-dimensional visuals. Upload your photos or use a vast library of 70M+ royalty-free creative assets, including premium images, videos, and vectors.