OpenStreetMap vs 2GIS

Struggling to choose between OpenStreetMap and 2GIS? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

OpenStreetMap is a Travel & Location solution with tags like open-source, crowdsourced, map, navigation.

It boasts features such as Crowd-sourced map data, Open data licensed under ODbL, Worldwide geographic data, Ability to edit and update data, Variety of data types like roads, buildings, points of interest, Customizable map rendering and pros including Free to use and open source, Frequent data updates from large volunteer community, Very detailed maps, especially in urban areas, Data can be downloaded for use in other projects, Active local mapping communities.

On the other hand, 2GIS is a Travel & Location product tagged with maps, navigation, business-directory, reviews.

Its standout features include Detailed maps for over 1800 cities worldwide, Business directory with contact info, hours, photos, Reviews and ratings for local businesses, Route planning and turn-by-turn navigation, Public transit maps and schedules, AR mode for exploring area around you, Offline maps available, Gas station finder, Parking finder, and it shines with pros like Very detailed maps, Huge database of local businesses, Navigation works offline, Completely free to use.

Feature	OpenStreetMap	2GIS
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Travel & Location	Travel & Location

Product Overview

OpenStreetMap

Description: 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.

2GIS

Description: 2GIS is a free mobile map and business directory app and website. It provides detailed maps, business listings, reviews, and navigation for over 1800 cities in Russia, CIS, Europe, Asia and America.

Key Features Comparison

OpenStreetMap Features

• Crowd-sourced map data
• Open data licensed under ODbL
• Worldwide geographic data
• Ability to edit and update data
• Variety of data types like roads, buildings, points of interest
• Customizable map rendering

2GIS Features

• Detailed maps for over 1800 cities worldwide
• Business directory with contact info, hours, photos
• Reviews and ratings for local businesses
• Route planning and turn-by-turn navigation
• Public transit maps and schedules
• AR mode for exploring area around you
• Offline maps available
• Gas station finder
• Parking finder

Pros & Cons Analysis

OpenStreetMap

Pros

• Free to use and open source
• Frequent data updates from large volunteer community
• Very detailed maps, especially in urban areas
• Data can be downloaded for use in other projects
• Active local mapping communities

Cons

• Data quality varies by region
• Limited coverage in rural/unmapped areas
• Less specialized than commercial alternatives
• Relies on volunteers for updates so some areas may be outdated
• Limited quality control over edits

2GIS

Pros

• Very detailed maps
• Huge database of local businesses
• Navigation works offline
• Completely free to use

Cons

• Limited availability outside of Russia/CIS
• Fewer details for non-Russian cities
• Some translations to English could be improved
• No integration with other map apps

Pricing Comparison

OpenStreetMap

• Open Source

2GIS

• Freemium