Flourish makes data storytelling accessible. Users upload a spreadsheet, pick a template such as a bar chart race, scatter plot, hierarchy, map, or scrolling story, and customize colors, labels, and animations. The result is an interactive graphic that can be embedded in a website or article, or exported as an image or video.
Its biggest draw is the library of templates, including formats that are hard to build by hand, like animated race charts and data-driven stories that change as the reader scrolls. Teams can set up brand themes, collaborate on projects, and update charts when data changes. Newsrooms and organizations use it to publish clear graphics quickly.
Canva acquired Flourish, and it continues as a distinct product. It has a free plan for public projects and paid plans for private projects and team features. It is not a full business intelligence tool and works best for presentation rather than deep analysis. Alternatives include Datawrapper, Tableau Public, Infogram, and Observable. Flourish suits people who want striking interactive visuals.