Maxar: Very high-resolution commercial satellite imagery. USGS EarthExplorer: Search and download Landsat and other USGS archives.
| Maxar | USGS EarthExplorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | Satellite & Aerial Imagery |
| Pricing model | Enterprise | Free |
| Starts at | See website | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Web, API | Web, API |
| Made by | — | US Geological Survey |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Allowed |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 3 | 8 |
| Visit | Visit |
Maxar features
- 30 cm class imagery
- Global archive
- Tasking
- 3D products
USGS 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.