OpenStreetMap is a project aimed squarely at creating and providing free geographic data such as street maps to anyone who wants them. It is a free editable map of the whole world. It is made by people like you. It allows you to view, edit and use geographical data in a collaborative way from anywhere on Earth.
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• Positive comment • over 2 years ago • 7 users agree • 0 replies
OSM is a great map service. I've added so many streets, buildings, etc. to the area around me, I see it getting better every single day, and contributing to and opensource map project is fun, too!
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• Positive comment • over 2 years ago • 6 users agree • 0 replies
Google API has recently started charging an arm and a leg for their services. I’ve used OSM before and am glad it’s still around. I am working on a new project to help grow OSM with the help of the users. I’m excited to be able to help grow a project that has been around for so long and just keeps growing! Keep up the amazing work and I’ll do my best to improve OSM along the way.
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JohnFastman
Comment • almost 4 years ago • 5 users agree • 0 replies
Open source Google Map alternative. Brilliant idea. Very accurate for all I've tried too.
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• Positive comment • about 2 years ago • 5 users agree • 0 replies
A solid, alternative to Google Maps where users can contribute and that respects privacy as well.
A downside is that a lot of places aren't being mapped out; this could be down to the fact that adding new places / buildings is not as user friendly as it could be. It will get there eventually, for sure.
It's fun to edit/add places, especially do it with people within your local community.
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• Positive comment • over 2 years ago • 2 users agree • 0 replies
Interesting and really long tutorial. Im not entirely sure what kind of user would dedicate so much time to mapping data though, but I commend the effort. In my area it only appeared 10-20% of all major businesses were mapped compared to Google maps.
OpenStreetMap was added to AlternativeTo by Collin on Sep 26, 2009 and this page was last updated Jul 15, 2020. OpenStreetMap is sometimes referred to as OSM.
OSM is a great map service. I've added so many streets, buildings, etc. to the area around me, I see it getting better every single day, and contributing to and opensource map project is fun, too!
Google API has recently started charging an arm and a leg for their services. I’ve used OSM before and am glad it’s still around. I am working on a new project to help grow OSM with the help of the users. I’m excited to be able to help grow a project that has been around for so long and just keeps growing! Keep up the amazing work and I’ll do my best to improve OSM along the way.
Open source Google Map alternative. Brilliant idea. Very accurate for all I've tried too.
A solid, alternative to Google Maps where users can contribute and that respects privacy as well.
A downside is that a lot of places aren't being mapped out; this could be down to the fact that adding new places / buildings is not as user friendly as it could be. It will get there eventually, for sure.
It's fun to edit/add places, especially do it with people within your local community.
Interesting and really long tutorial. Im not entirely sure what kind of user would dedicate so much time to mapping data though, but I commend the effort. In my area it only appeared 10-20% of all major businesses were mapped compared to Google maps.