World Imagery Wayback: Every past version of Esri's world satellite basemap, side by side. NASA Earth Observatory: Satellite image stories and global maps explained by NASA scientists.
| World Imagery Wayback | NASA Earth Observatory | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | Satellite & Aerial Imagery |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Daily |
| Data source | Esri World Imagery releases | NASA satellites |
| Made by | Esri | NASA |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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 NASA Earth Observatory
- Image of the day with explanations
- Global maps of climate variables
- Searchable archive of events
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.