Copernicus Browser: Browse and compare free Sentinel satellite images of anywhere. Google Earth Timelapse: Watch decades of change anywhere on Earth from satellite images.
| Copernicus Browser | Google Earth Timelapse | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | Satellite & Aerial Imagery |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Daily | Yearly |
| Data source | Copernicus Sentinel satellites | Landsat and Sentinel imagery via Google Earth Engine |
| Made by | European Commission / ESA (Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem) | |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Copernicus Browser
- Sentinel-1, 2, 3 and 5P imagery
- Ready-made band combinations and indices
- Time-lapse and date comparison
- Download images
What you can do with Google Earth Timelapse
- Zoomable time-lapse of the whole planet
- Featured stories of change
- Shareable views
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.