Copernicus Browser: Browse and download free Sentinel satellite imagery. Google Earth: Explore the world in 3D with satellite imagery.
| Copernicus Browser | Google Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | 3D Cities & Digital Twins |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Platforms | Web, API | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Made by | European Union / ESA | |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Export / print images | Allowed | With conditions |
| Offline / caching | Allowed | Not allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 3 | 4 |
| Visit | Visit |
Copernicus Browser features
- Sentinel-1, -2, -3, -5P data
- Visualisation scripts and indices
- Time-lapse and comparison
- Free download
Copernicus Sentinel data is free and open, including for commercial use, with the standard attribution.
Copernicus Browser alternativesGoogle Earth features
- Global imagery and 3D
- Projects and placemarks
- KML import
- Historical imagery (Pro)
Commercial or promotional use of Google Earth imagery is prohibited. A handful of static images may be exported for non-commercial uses such as blogs or education, with attribution. Embedding Google Earth in websites or apps is not allowed.
Google Earth alternativesSummary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.