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2GIS vs OpenStreetMap: catalog facts
2GIS	OpenStreetMap
Best for: Finding businesses and getting around in cities that 2GIS covers	Best for: People who want an open world map and the ability to improve it
Free Free to use; 2GIS earns money from business advertising.	Free Free to use; the map data is available under an open license.
Web	Web
Detailed business listings with hours, photos and phone numbers Address search and route planning All 3 strengths for 2GIS Detailed business listings with hours, photos and phone numbers Address search and route planning Browse places by category such as food, groceries or ATMs	Map data free to use under an open license Anyone can correct or add places All 3 strengths for OpenStreetMap Map data free to use under an open license Anyone can correct or add places Built-in routing with several engines
Coverage is limited to the cities and countries 2GIS supports Includes advertising for businesses	Coverage and detail vary by region The website itself has no offline use; offline access needs a separate app
Web application	Web application
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for 2GIS 2gis.com Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for OpenStreetMap openstreetmap.org Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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