Copernicus Browser: Browse and download free Sentinel satellite imagery. USGS EarthExplorer: Search and download Landsat and other USGS archives.
| Copernicus Browser | USGS EarthExplorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | Satellite & Aerial Imagery |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Platforms | Web, API | Web, API |
| Made by | European Union / ESA | US Geological Survey |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Allowed |
| Export / print images | Allowed | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Allowed | Allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 3 | 8 |
| 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 alternativesUSGS EarthExplorer features
- Landsat archive back to 1972
- Aerial photography
- Elevation data
- Bulk download
Landsat data is public domain in the United States. Credit USGS as the source.
USGS EarthExplorer alternativesSummary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.