NASA Worldview: Daily satellite imagery of the whole Earth, with over a thousand data layers. Soar: A digital atlas of satellite, drone and map imagery shared by users.
| NASA Worldview | Soar | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Satellite & Aerial Imagery | Satellite & Aerial Imagery |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Daily | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | NASA EOSDIS (MODIS, VIIRS and other instruments) | User uploads and satellite providers |
| Made by | NASA | Soar |
| Price | Free | Free + paid plan |
| Account | No account needed | Free to view, account for extras |
| 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 NASA Worldview
- Daily global imagery since the early 2000s
- Compare two dates side by side
- Create animations
- Hundreds of science layers
What you can do with Soar
- Community uploaded maps and drone imagery
- Satellite imagery browsing
- Upload and share your own maps
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.