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OpenStreetMap vs Waze

A side-by-side look at OpenStreetMap and Waze. 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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Waze

Waze

Travel & Location

Waze is a community-based GPS navigation app that provides real-time traffic and road info based on crowd sourced data. Users report accidents, police, hazards, etc. to alert other drivers.

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