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OpenStreetMap

A free, community-built map of the world.

Visit OpenStreetMap4.6
  • Rating

    4.6 / 5

  • Pricing

    Free

  • Difficulty

    Beginner

  • Works on

    Web

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What is OpenStreetMap?

OpenStreetMap is a map built by a community of volunteer mappers who add and maintain data on roads, trails, cafes, railway stations and more worldwide. The data supplies maps for thousands of websites, mobile apps and hardware devices. The site says you may use the data for any purpose if you credit OpenStreetMap and its contributors, with share-alike conditions if you alter or build on it. The site is run by the OpenStreetMap Foundation.

Pros: what OpenStreetMap does well

  • Free map data you can use for any purpose with credit
  • Built and updated by volunteers worldwide
  • Powers many other maps and apps

Cons: where it falls short

  • Detail varies by area
  • You must credit contributors and follow licence terms

Who OpenStreetMap is for

Anyone who wants an open map or open map data for a project.

Who can skip it

People who just want turn-by-turn directions in a ready-made app.

OpenStreetMap alternatives

Not sold on OpenStreetMap? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

2FA Directory

Focus: two factor authentication, security and 2fa. Also in Research and Organization, like OpenStreetMap. Same 4.6 rating.

WebsiteFreeWeb

selfh.st

Focus: self-hosted, open source and app directory. Also in Research and Organization, like OpenStreetMap. Same 4.6 rating.

WebsiteFreeWeb

Design Minis

Focus: design, tools and directory. Also in Organization and Research, like OpenStreetMap. Rated 4.5 (OpenStreetMap: 4.6).

WebsiteFreeWeb

Wikimedia Commons

Focus: free images, public domain and creative commons. Also in Research and Organization, like OpenStreetMap. Rated 4.5 (OpenStreetMap: 4.6).

WebsiteFreeWeb

Free Software Directory

Focus: free software, directory and open source. Also in Research and Organization, like OpenStreetMap. Rated 4.4 (OpenStreetMap: 4.6).

WebsiteFreeWeb

NoDesk

Focus: remote jobs, job board and remote companies. Also in Research and Organization, like OpenStreetMap. Rated 4.4 (OpenStreetMap: 4.6).

WebsiteFreeWeb

Free alternatives to OpenStreetMap

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

Passkeys Directory

Focus: passkeys, security and passwordless. Also in Organization and Research, like OpenStreetMap. Rated 4.4 (OpenStreetMap: 4.6).

WebsiteFreeWeb

Shaarli

Focus: bookmarks, link sharing and self-hosted. Also in Research and Organization, like OpenStreetMap. Rated 4.4 (OpenStreetMap: 4.6).

WebsiteFreeWeb

Undesign

Focus: design resources, directory and free tools. Also in Research and Organization, like OpenStreetMap. Rated 4.4 (OpenStreetMap: 4.6).

WebsiteFreeWeb

Curlie

Focus: web directory, dmoz and human curated. Also in Research and Organization, like OpenStreetMap. Rated 4.3 (OpenStreetMap: 4.6).

WebsiteFreeWeb

Startup Stash

Focus: startup tools, directory and resources. Also in Research and Organization, like OpenStreetMap. Rated 4.3 (OpenStreetMap: 4.6).

WebsiteFreeWeb

Linkwarden

Focus: bookmarks, read it later and web archive. Also in Organization and Research, like OpenStreetMap. A web app, not a website. Adds iOS, Android and Chrome. Rated 4.7 (OpenStreetMap: 4.6).

Web AppFreeWeb, iOS
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