ArcGIS Living Atlas: Thousands of ready-made maps and data layers from Esri and its community. OpenStreetMap: The free, editable map of the world, made by millions of mappers.
| ArcGIS Living Atlas | OpenStreetMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Map Platforms & National Atlases | Map Platforms & National Atlases |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Continuously (community edits) | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | Esri, governments and organisations | Community contributions |
| Made by | Esri | OpenStreetMap Foundation and contributors |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with ArcGIS Living Atlas
- Browse thousands of curated layers
- Live feeds such as weather and traffic
- Apps and story maps
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.