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OpenStreetMap vs Yandex Maps: catalog facts
OpenStreetMap	Yandex Maps
Best for: People who want an open world map and the ability to improve it	Best for: Finding local places and routes in regions Yandex covers well
Free Free to use; the map data is available under an open license.	Free Free to use in the browser.
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	Routes for public transport, driving and walking Category search for local places and services All 3 strengths for Yandex Maps Routes for public transport, driving and walking Category search for local places and services Works without an exact address
Coverage and detail vary by region The website itself has no offline use; offline access needs a separate app	Proprietary service run by Yandex Coverage detail varies by region
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 Yandex Maps yandex.com/maps Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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