Community-maintained global map and geographic-data service where anyone can browse, search and edit roads, trails, transit, addresses, businesses, land use and natural features. Its openly licensed data can be downloaded, shared, adapted and used with attribution.
Comment summary: OpenStreetMap is praised for being a strong, open-source alternative to Google Maps, with a focus on privacy and community involvement. It allows users to contribute to improving map data, although usability could be enhanced. While it lacks complete coverage in some areas compared to Google Maps, it continues to grow with active contributions. Some users appreciate its wide information range, not available in other services, and its cost-free access.
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OSM is a great map service. I've added so many streets, buildings, etc. to the area around me, I see it getting better every single day, and contributing to and opensource map project is fun, too!
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In many ways, it's much like what pre-Google Waze used to be; however, the fact that it's open-source, can be used offline, and is considerate of your privacy makes it even better. This project is community organizing at its finest: a map that each individual can all contribute to (editing isn't very difficult either) and use for their own specific needs.
OSM is a great map service that lets you find places easily and quickly.
You can also contribute to the map by adding or editing information. OSM is free, open-source and community-driven.
already 10 years active of this platform and communities working on this platform. I it not everywhere detailed and missing some buildings addresses POI. But why not adding yourself to help yourself and others with it.
According to "Alternative map browsing options" on the OpenStreetMap wiki, Mobilemap is optimized for mobile devices, but it still runs in a web browser.
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What is OpenStreetMap?
OpenStreetMap is a project aimed squarely at creating and providing free geographic data such as street maps to anyone who wants them. It is a free editable map of the whole world. It is made by people like you. It allows you to view, edit and use geographical data in a collaborative way from anywhere on Earth.
The website itself also lets you edit the map using iD icon iD .
Comments and Reviews
OSM is a great map service. I've added so many streets, buildings, etc. to the area around me, I see it getting better every single day, and contributing to and opensource map project is fun, too!
In many ways, it's much like what pre-Google Waze used to be; however, the fact that it's open-source, can be used offline, and is considerate of your privacy makes it even better. This project is community organizing at its finest: a map that each individual can all contribute to (editing isn't very difficult either) and use for their own specific needs.
Great map! Free and open-source!
better than Google or Apple Maps
OSM is a great map service that lets you find places easily and quickly. You can also contribute to the map by adding or editing information. OSM is free, open-source and community-driven.
already 10 years active of this platform and communities working on this platform. I it not everywhere detailed and missing some buildings addresses POI. But why not adding yourself to help yourself and others with it.
According to AlternativeTo, OpenStreetMap runs in a web browser. Does it have a native app for iPhone?
According to "Alternative map browsing options" on the OpenStreetMap wiki, Mobilemap is optimized for mobile devices, but it still runs in a web browser.
https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Browsing#Alternative_map_browsing_options