Use case
Get Geospatial Data
Source map, boundary, points-of-interest and mobility data for mapping and location intelligence products.
The problem Teams building mapping, logistics or location-based products need reliable geospatial data, and choosing between free and commercial sources depends on required accuracy and support.
Data you'll need
- Map and boundary data
- Points of interest
- Mobility or foot-traffic data where relevant
Recommended provider types
Open geospatial dataWeb data platforms (for custom POI collection)
Buying criteria
- Regional coverage and level of detail
- Update frequency
- Licensing/attribution requirements
- Format compatibility with your GIS or mapping stack
Risks and compliance considerations
- Coverage detail varies significantly by region for open sources
- Attribution or share-alike license terms may apply
Mistakes to avoid
- Not checking regional coverage depth before committing to a source
- Ignoring license attribution requirements in a commercial product
Recommended providers
OpenStreetMap
4.2/5A free, community-maintained map of the world providing open geospatial data used across countless mapping and location applications.
public data sourcesopen data portals
Bright Data
4.6/5A large web data platform combining proxy networks, scraping infrastructure and ready-made datasets for enterprise data collection.
web data platformsweb scraping apis
Oxylabs
4.5/5An enterprise-focused web data platform providing proxy networks, scraper APIs and curated datasets with strong compliance positioning.
web data platformsweb scraping apis
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenStreetMap enough for a commercial mapping app?
For many applications, yes. For specialized needs like delivery routing accuracy, commercial data may add meaningful value on top of OpenStreetMap.