Natural Earth: Public domain map data at small scales. USGS EarthExplorer: Search and download Landsat and other USGS archives.
| Natural Earth | USGS EarthExplorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open Geodata Sources | Satellite & Aerial Imagery |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Data download | Web, API |
| Made by | — | US Geological Survey |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Allowed |
| Export / print images | Allowed | Allowed |
| Offline / caching | Allowed | Allowed |
| Visits from MapTools | 6 | 8 |
| Visit | Visit |
Natural Earth features
- Admin boundaries
- Physical features
- Three scales
- Public domain
Public domain. No permission needed; credit appreciated.
Natural Earth 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.