World Imagery Wayback: Every past version of Esri's world satellite basemap, side by side. Google Earth Timelapse: Watch decades of change anywhere on Earth from satellite images.
| World Imagery Wayback | Google Earth Timelapse | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | Satellite & Aerial Imagery |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Yearly |
| Data source | Esri World Imagery releases | Landsat and Sentinel imagery via Google Earth Engine |
| Made by | Esri | |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | 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 World Imagery Wayback
- Browse past imagery releases
- See which releases changed a location
- Swipe between dates
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.