MapTools
OSM Buildings
vs
USGS EarthExplorer

OSM Buildings: 3D buildings from OpenStreetMap on a web map. USGS EarthExplorer: Search and download Landsat and other USGS archives.

OSM BuildingsUSGS EarthExplorer
Category3D Cities & Digital TwinsSatellite & Aerial Imagery
Pricing modelFreemiumFree
Starts atSee websiteFree
Free tierFree viewer—
Open sourceNoNo
Software licence——
API——
PlatformsWeb, JavaScriptWeb, API
Made by—US Geological Survey
Commercial useCheck termsAllowed
Export / print imagesCheck termsAllowed
Offline / cachingCheck termsAllowed
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OSM Buildings features

  • 3D buildings from OSM
  • Web viewer
  • JavaScript library
OSM Buildings alternatives

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 alternatives

Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.