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OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap (OSM) is a huge collaborative database of geographic information that anyone can use and edit (sort of like the Wikipedia of the map world). OpenStreetMap is run by a member-run non-profit foundation that is funded by members (individual and organisational) as well as donations.

Since OpenStreetMap is foremost a map database with very limited map-related services (routing, Points-of-Interest search, etc.), many free, open-source & privacy-preserving resources have been built on top of the freely licensed OSM data.

Navigation/Orientation websites based on OSM

A number of websites exist that are using OSM data to mirror the same functionality as the web version of Google Maps. Beyond search & navigation, some of them also include image data sources such as Wikimedia Commons and street-level images from open resources such as Panoramax.

OpenStreetMap-based mobile apps

A number of mobile map apps for orientation have been built based on OpenStreetMap data. Beyond navigation and search, many of these also offer the additional benefit of working offline, as they can download and store OSM data locally.

Custom maps with OSM

If you need to create your own custom map overlays, for adding custom Points of Interest that are not generally relevant to be added to a map, marking/highlight areas etc. you can use OSM as a map base layer, drawing your annotations on top of it.

OSM Editors

If you want/need to add new businesses, highways, playgrounds or anything else to OSM, there are many options: From websites to mobile apps to dedicated desktop apps.