Google Earth vs OpenStreetMap
A side-by-side look at Google Earth and OpenStreetMap. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Google Earth
Travel & Location
Google Earth is a desktop and mobile virtual globe software that renders a 3D representation of the Earth. It allows users to view satellite imagery, maps, 3D terrain, panoramic street-level imagery, and real-time weather and sun positioning data. Users can view locations around the world, explore in a 3D view, and access data layers such as transportation networks and populated …
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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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