World Imagery Wayback: Every past version of Esri's world satellite basemap, side by side. Google Earth: Fly anywhere on a 3D globe of satellite imagery and 3D cities.
| World Imagery Wayback | Google Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | Satellite & Aerial Imagery |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Periodically |
| Data source | Esri World Imagery releases | Satellite and aerial imagery from many providers |
| Made by | Esri | |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | 3D globe |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 1 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with World Imagery Wayback
- Browse past imagery releases
- See which releases changed a location
- Swipe between dates
What you can do with Google Earth
- Satellite imagery and 3D terrain worldwide
- Photorealistic 3D buildings in many cities
- Voyager guided tours
- Create projects with placemarks and photos
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.