Infographics are a great way to communicate data in a
simple, attractive, easy-to-understand format.
They can be used in presentations, websites, reports, posters, flyers,
or any other project that requires an eye-catching way to present data or
information.
There are hundreds of infographics applications available
today, so to help narrow your search for the perfect tool, we’ve chosen four of
the best online infographics tools in regards to price, usability, and quality
of design. They are Piktochart, Infogr.am,
Visme, and Easel.ly.
All of these tools can be used for free, but are limited
in what they offer with their free subscription. Below is a comparison of their features.
500 professionally-made, high-quality templates updated
weekly. Can either add your content
and publish or customize the design.
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Just over 20 ready-made designs. The most options in
data mapping with 35 charts and 200 maps to choose from. Some are GIF animated.
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20 free ready-made design templates. Can either
customize or add your data to the template and publish.
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Offers some basic design layouts that you can add your
data to and publish, but more focus on personal customization.
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Large library of icons, photos, videos, charts, maps,
etc. to add to your work.
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No image library; you must add your own.
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Large library of templates, icons, widgets, etc. to add
to your work.
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Small library of icons and images.
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Can upload data in XLS, XLSX, or CLV format; from
cloud; or enter manually.
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Can upload in XLS, XLSX, or CLV format; from cloud;
enter manually; or search online sources within application.
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Can upload data in XLS, XLSX, or CLV format, from
cloud, or enter manually.
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Can upload data in XLS or XLSX.
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Finished product can be embedded into a webpage, saved
as HTML export or download as JPG, PNG, PDF.
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Finished product can be embedded into a webpage or
downloaded as PDF, PNG, or interactive HTML export.
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Finished product can be downloaded as JPG, PDF, PNG,
saved as HTML export, or be embedded into a webpage.
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Finished product can be downloaded as JPG or PDF.
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Able to create design projects such as presentations,
reports, etc. within application.
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Only able to create infographics with the application,
not design projects.
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Able to create design projects such as presentations,
reports, etc. within application.
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Main focus is to create infographics with the
application, not design projects.
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Very intuitive.
Includes tutorials.
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Includes tutorials.
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Includes tutorials.
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Lacks introductory materials.
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Must pay more for better design features.
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Can’t save your finished product to your computer (PNG
or PDF file) without a paid subscription. Must pay more for better design
features.
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Only the first three creations are free, and your free
icons and widgets are limited. Can’t
save as PDF or PNG for free.
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Limited design options available.
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If you have any questions about creating infographics or
how to decide which tool best meets your personal needs, please contact the
Schwerdtfeger Library or stop by Room 317.