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Global Mapper vs OpenStreetMap

A side-by-side look at Global Mapper and OpenStreetMap. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Global Mapper

Global Mapper

Office & Productivity

Global Mapper is a versatile GIS (Geographic Information System) software application used for viewing, editing, analyzing, and converting geospatial data. It supports a wide range of raster and vector data formats allowing easy integration of spatial data.

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OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap

Travel & Location

OpenStreetMap is a free, open-source, crowd-sourced map of the world. Volunteers collect map data using GPS devices, aerial imagery, local knowledge, and other free sources to create and update the map database.

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