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OpenStreetMap vs 2GIS: catalog facts
OpenStreetMap	2GIS
Best for: People who want an open world map and the ability to improve it	Best for: Finding businesses and getting around in cities that 2GIS covers
Free Free to use; the map data is available under an open license.	Free Free to use; 2GIS earns money from business advertising.
Web	Web
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	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
Coverage and detail vary by region The website itself has no offline use; offline access needs a separate app	Coverage is limited to the cities and countries 2GIS supports Includes advertising for businesses
Web application	Web application
Open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for OpenStreetMap openstreetmap.org Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for 2GIS 2gis.com Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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