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OpenStreetMap vs what3words

A side-by-side look at OpenStreetMap and what3words. 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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what3words

what3words

Travel & Location

what3words is a geocoding system that divides the world into 3 meter squares and assigns each square a unique 3 word address. It allows people to easily share their precise location.

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