Map Issues

[Shultzy]

You have probably looked at other options for the Google issue; is using OpenStreetMap, Wikimapia, or https://www.arcgis.com/apps/StoryMapBasic/index.html?webmap=4ed663323dde4d5bbc036b24e80fc2e2&extent=-1.3740,52.1721,-1.3740,52.1721 which I think C&RT use.

[Stephen Atty]

We're looking into various options -  we need services that allow us to wrap their data into our pages. We're looking at openstreet map data and a modified subset of data for the UK (currently in place on Beta) but need solutions for the USA and Europe. Those services cost though and we could be looking at a couple of 100 each month just to run maps (either on Google or another third party).

[Shultzy]

It looks as if this is the way software companies are moving. Get you hooked for free then ramp up the price. There are a number of software programs which you used to be able to buy, now you have to \"rent\" by the month/year. How long till this model is adopted by Microsoft?

[Stephen Atty]

I'm sure Windows 10 will end up like that.

I'm looking at how much of a map server we'd need  to serve our own tiles just for canalplan - even if we have to build one specifically for it.

[Shultzy]

Canal maps don't need updating regularly, perhaps only every 5 years,  so costs may be less.
I found this:
Top 10 Offline Maps Apps for iPhone and iPad 2018

    #1. Maps.me. Go where you want with Maps.me. ...
    #2. City Maps 2 Go. City Maps 2 Go is yet another app which gives you map directions offline. ...
    #3. Sygic. ...
    #4. Pocket Earth. ...
    #5. Galileo Offline Maps. ...
    #6. OpenMaps PRO. ...
    #7. Google Maps. ...
    #8. HERE WeGo.

[Stephen Atty]

We need a html server based map service - we're playing round with Open Map Tiles at the moment - we can do data style maps as well as satellite (though this option will cost)