Spectator AlternativesMap Services and other similar apps like Spectator

Spectator is described as 'Simplifies access to satellite imagery from NASA, ESA and other providers. It gives you access to images archives, but also tracks satellites in real-time to give you information about next image acquisition' and is a Map service in the travel & location category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Spectator, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Spectator alternative is Google Earth. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Google Earth or Marble. Other great sites and apps similar to Spectator are SAS.Planet, GMap.NET, Mapline and Live Street View MAp Explorer .

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  1. Google Earth icon

    Google Earth

     1046 likes

    Explore Earth from space to sea with detailed satellite imagery, 3D buildings, and ad-free service. Save toured places, share them, and explore offline all points of interest around the globe.

    54 Google Earth alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • iPad
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    • Google Earth is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Spectator.

    • Google Earth is the most popular free alternative to Spectator.

    • Google Earth is Free Personal and ProprietarySpectator is Free and Proprietary
  2. Marble icon

    Marble

     53 likes

    Marble is a Virtual Globe and World Atlas that you can use to learn more about Earth: You can pan and zoom around and you can look up places and roads. A mouse click on a place label will provide the respective Wikipedia article.

    42 Marble alternatives

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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    • Marble is the most popular Open Source alternative to Spectator.

    • Marble is Free and Open SourceSpectator is Free and Proprietary
    • Marble is Privacy focusedSpectator is not according to our users
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    NASA World Wind

     44 likes

    World Wind lets you zoom from satellite altitude into any place on Earth. Leveraging Landsat satellite imagery and Shuttle Radar Topography Mission data, World Wind lets you experience Earth terrain in visually rich 3D, just as if you were really there.

    16 NASA World Wind alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Blue Marble: View of the eastern hemisphere
     
  5. SAS.Planet icon

    SAS.Planet

     8 likes

    This program allows work with any maps service if you can describe getting picture by longitude/latitude(if you want you can write config file or simplepascal script to describe how obtain needle photos).

    32 SAS.Planet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Yahoo photos as map + Panoramio/Wikimapia as layers
     
  6. GMap.NET icon

    GMap.NET

     11 likes

    GMap.NET is great and Powerful, Free, cross platform, open source .NET control. Enable use routing, geocoding, directions and maps from Google, Yahoo!, Bing, OpenStreetMap, ArcGIS, Pergo, SigPac, Yandex, Mapy.cz, Maps.lt, iKarte.

    43 GMap.NET alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
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  7. Mapline icon

    Mapline

     25 likes

    Maximize the use of your Excel spreadsheet data. Make mapping the easiest. Transform Excel data into visual analysis. We lead in data simplification and presentation. We are committed to deliver the tools needed to outpace competition.

    119 Mapline alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  9. Live Street View MAp Explorer icon

    Live Street View MAp Explorer

     1 like

    Street View – World Explorer transforms your iPhone into a window to the planet. Move from a map to real street-level imagery with a single tap, and experience places as if you’re standing right there. No complicated tools, no clutter—just pure exploration.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Discover any place instantly with live street view and smooth 3D map experience. Explore cities, streets, and landmarks in real time with easy navigation controls.
    Drop pins on any location with a single tap and save places with name, date, and notes. Perfect for remembering favorite spots, travel plans, and important locations.
    Access all your saved places, favorites, and measurements in one organized history. Quickly manage, revisit, or edit your stored locations anytime.
     
  10. Earth Browser icon

    Earth Browser

     1 like

    EarthBrowser is an innovative earth simulation that combines an easy to navigate 3 dimensional globe with real-time weather conditions and 7 day forecasts for thousands of locations worldwide. Live earthquakes, hurricanes, webcams, volcanoes and cloud animations are just some of...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Earth Browser is the most popular commercial alternative to Spectator.

    • Earth Browser is Paid and ProprietarySpectator is Free and Proprietary
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    Earth3D app

     1 like

    Explore the world in real-time with Live Earth Camera Earth3D. View 3D Earth maps, live street view, famous landmarks, and nearby places all in one navigation app.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    All-in-one live earth app with 3D maps, live street view, compass, and smart navigation features in one place.
    Explore the world using detailed 3D Earth maps with satellite view and smooth map navigation.
    Find your real-time location and experience live street view with immersive panoramic visuals.
     
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    Sfera Technologies

     1 like

    Sfera Technologies is a high-resolution satellite imagery provider that delivers optical, radar, thermal, and hyperspectral imagery through a cloud-based tasking platform. It helps geospatial developers, enterprises, and public-sector organizations monitor climate change, manage...

    2 Sfera Technologies alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Tasking platform for satellite images
     
  14. Urthecast icon

    Urthecast

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    UrtheCast is developing the world's first near realtime HD Earth video stream, via two cameras mounted aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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