Copernicus Browser: Browse and compare free Sentinel satellite images of anywhere. USGS EarthExplorer: Search and download Landsat and other satellite and aerial archives.
| Copernicus Browser | USGS EarthExplorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | Satellite & Aerial Imagery |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Daily | Daily |
| Data source | Copernicus Sentinel satellites | Landsat and USGS archives |
| Made by | European Commission / ESA (Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem) | US Geological Survey |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | Free to view, account for extras | Free to view, account for extras |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 0 |
| 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 USGS EarthExplorer
- Landsat archive since 1972
- Aerial photography and elevation data
- Search by place, date and cloud cover
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.