uMap

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

uMap provides an online map creator that lets users create maps with OpenStreetMap layers in a minute and embed them on their site.

Target Customer

{"Web developers","Content creators","Researchers","Educators","Public sector organizations","NGOs and researchers needing embeddable maps"}

Key Differentiator

Open-source, web-based map creation with easy embedding, support for batch importing multiple geospatial formats, and configurable data licenses, hosted within the OpenStreetMap ecosystem.

Implementation Timeline

Map creation can be completed in minutes; immediate embedding and sharing available after creation

Pain Points

1Need to create maps quickly using OpenStreetMap layers
2Require embeddable maps for websites or applications
3Need to import various geospatial data formats (geojson, gpx, kml, osm) in batches

Key Features

1Add POIs: markers, lines, polygons
2Manage POIs colors and icons
3Configure map options: minimap, locate user on load
4Batch import geostructured data (geojson, gpx, kml, osm)
5Choose the license for your data
6Embed and share your map
7Open source software

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Not specified in the provided content

Client Results

1Not specified in the provided content

Competitive Advantages

1Open-source availability
2Fast map creation with OSM layers
3Rich POI customization and data import options
4License selection for data
5Embeddable maps for websites
6Multi-language and community-hosted support via OpenStreetMap France

Key Benefits

1Create maps in minutes

2Embed maps directly into websites

3Customize POIs with colors and icons

4Batch import multiple geospatial formats

5Control data licensing

6Open-source and community-supported

Case Studies & Success Stories

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Case #1

Map created by Natura; demonstrates uMap capabilities for cycling infrastructure data

Lab Cidadão

Case #2

Map created by kezia_datalabe; example of a publicly accessible geospatial map

Additional Product Information

Product Description

uMap is an online map creator that lets users create maps with OpenStreetMap layers, add POIs (markers, lines, polygons), batch import geostructured data, customize map options (minimap, locate on load), choose data licenses, and embed/share maps. It is open source and hosted by OpenStreetMap France.

Target Market

Organizations and individuals needing quickly created, embeddable maps with OpenStreetMap layers, including public sector, transport planning, environmental projects, education, and research

Unique Value Proposition

Fast, open-source map creation with OpenStreetMap layers, flexible data imports, license control, and easy embedding—without vendor lock-in

Technical Requirements

Web-based tool; requires login to save maps; supports geojson, gpx, kml, osm data imports; data licensing options; embeddable maps; hosted by OpenStreetMap France

Pricing Model

Not disclosed in the provided content; described as open source

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