Amap (Gaode Maps): Gaode Maps, a leading map and navigation service in China. OpenStreetMap: The free, editable map of the world, made by millions of mappers.
| Amap (Gaode Maps) | OpenStreetMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Platforms & National Atlases | Map Platforms & National Atlases |
| Coverage | China | Worldwide |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | Amap | Community contributions |
| Made by | Amap (Alibaba) | OpenStreetMap Foundation and contributors |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Phone app available | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Amap (Gaode Maps)
- Detailed maps of China
- Navigation and traffic
- Transit routes
What you can do with OpenStreetMap
- Several map styles (standard, cycle, transport, humanitarian)
- Directions
- Edit the map yourself
- Open data download
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.