OpenStreetMap Alternative
Reasons to choose GeoPostcodes over OpenStreetMap
Standardized data format
Enterprise-grade service
Official data sources
Why choose GeoPostcodes as the OpenStreetMap Alternative
Standardized Data
Unlike OpenStreetMap's crowdsourced approach, GeoPostcodes delivers data in a standardized, unified global structure. The file formats, column titles, attribute naming, and data model are consistent across countries.
Unmatched Data Accuracy
At GeoPostcodes, we focus on delivering highly accurate and granular location data. Our data comes from over 1,500 official sources worldwide, ensuring superior coverage and accuracy, especially in difficult geographies such as China, the UK, Russia, or Brazil.
Plug and Play Design
Skip the time-consuming data processing required with OpenStreetMap. GeoPostcodes provides ready-to-use data in standardized formats for seamless implementation in your software of choice.
Dedicated Expert Service
Instead of depending on OpenStreetMap's community forums for assistance, our dedicated team brings deep expertise across data, technology, and strategy to ensure the best fit between geospatial solutions and your business needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Mapbox uses OpenStreetMap as a primary data source but enhances it with custom styling, APIs, and tools. While useful for visualizations, it inherits OSM’s data limitations.
GeoPostcodes uses 1,500+ official sources to deliver verified, standardized geospatial data with a unified structure and regular updates. It offers tailored licenses and dedicated expert support. In contrast, OpenStreetMap relies on crowdsourced data, has non-standard formats, and variable update frequency.
OpenStreetMap is a free, open-source project that offers open-source maps via its API. Mapbox builds on that, adding styled map services and tools for geographic coordinates. However, OSM has limitations in data consistency for specific categories and street maps.
While free and supported by the OpenStreetMap community, OpenStreetMap has limitations in data accuracy, specific categories, and street maps. Usage restrictions and limited base map options also affect broader geospatial data applications, including Google Earth.