Urthecast AlternativesMap Services and other similar apps like Urthecast

Urthecast is described as 'UrtheCast is developing the world's first near realtime HD Earth video stream, via two cameras mounted aboard the International Space Station (ISS)' and is a Map service in the travel & location category. There are eight alternatives to Urthecast, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux and Android apps. The best Urthecast alternative is Google Earth. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Google Earth or Marble. Other great sites and apps similar to Urthecast are Spectator, Earth Browser, Earth 3D and Earth View from Google Earth.

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  1. Google Earth icon

    Google Earth

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    Explore Earth from space to sea with detailed satellite imagery, 3D buildings, and ad-free service. Save toured places, share them, and explore offline all points of interest around the globe.

    51 Google Earth alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
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    • Google Earth is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Urthecast.

    • Google Earth is the most popular free alternative to Urthecast.

    • Google Earth is Free Personal and ProprietaryUrthecast is Free and Proprietary
  2. Marble icon

    Marble

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    Marble is a Virtual Globe and World Atlas that you can use to learn more about Earth: You can pan and zoom around and you can look up places and roads. A mouse click on a place label will provide the respective Wikipedia article.

    40 Marble alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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    • Marble is the most popular Open Source alternative to Urthecast.

    • Marble is Free and Open SourceUrthecast is Free and Proprietary
    • Marble is Privacy focusedUrthecast is not according to our users
  4. Bing Maps 3D icon

    Bing Maps 3D

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    To view maps in 3D, and tour and save collections to video, install 3D.

    27 Bing Maps 3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Spectator icon

    Spectator

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    Spectator simplifies access to satellite imagery from NASA, ESA and other providers. It gives you access to images archives, but also tracks satellites in real-time to give you information about next image acquisition.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. Earth Browser icon

    Earth Browser

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    EarthBrowser is an innovative earth simulation that combines an easy to navigate 3 dimensional globe with real-time weather conditions and 7 day forecasts for thousands of locations worldwide. Live earthquakes, hurricanes, webcams, volcanoes and cloud animations are just some of...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Earth Browser is the most popular commercial alternative to Urthecast.

    • Earth Browser is Paid and ProprietaryUrthecast is Free and Proprietary
  7. Earth 3D icon

    Earth 3D

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    This interactive 3D globe features wonders of the world, political and geographic maps, and weather. Discover a lot of fascinating facts and useful information about our planet! Original and colorful graphics, user-friendly interface and accurate information – this is what Earth...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. MapSphere icon

    MapSphere

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    MapSphere is a manageable way to view and organize geographical data of different kind. This might be raster maps and satellite imagery from various sources, your own information received from GPS, tracks of your friends, whatever you want.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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