Like Keyhole, Skyline offers maps. A newer competitor, GlobeXplorer , was founded in 1999. The company claims to maintain the world's largest commercial collection of aerial images. GlobeXplorer also offers an online demo where users can see aerial images of cool landmarks, from the Tower of London to the Grand Canyon. Pricing for all of these services varies widely based on the number of users.
Companies can expect to pay a few thousand dollars for a year-long site subscription.
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