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OpenStreetMap vs plus.codes

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

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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plus.codes

plus.codes

Travel & Location

plus.codes is an open source addressing system by Google that assigns a short, user-friendly code to any location for use in addressing and navigation. It works offline and across geographies.

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