Comparison · Maps & navigation
Better Location Bot vs OpenStreetMap
Better Location Bot is ahead: 87 against 80 out of 100 for OpenStreetMap. Better Location Bot wins on functionality, freshness. OpenStreetMap wins on popularity & trust, safety & privacy. Both are free to use.
@BetterLocationBot
FreeInline mode
87/ 100
#1 in Maps & navigationGive it any form of a location — coordinates, a Plus Code, a what3words address, a Google Maps or Waze link, even a photo with EXIF — and it answers with the same point as links to Google Maps, Waze, OSM, HERE and Mapy.cz. Works inline in any chat, free.
@osmbot
FreeInline mode
80/ 100
Search OpenStreetMap from inside Telegram: an address, a place name or a category, answered with a map and coordinates. Works inline in any chat, free, no account.
At a glance
| Better Location Bot | OpenStreetMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and limits | Free | Free |
| Languages | EN | EN |
| Inline mode | yes | yes |
| Mini App | no | no |
| Works in groups | yes | no |
| Works in channels | no | no |
| Accepts voice | no | no |
| Accepts files | yes | no |
| Requires phone number | no | no |
| Requires registration | no | no |
| Shows ads | no | no |
| Official | no | no |
| Developer | DJTommek | — |
| Last check | September 12, 2026 | September 12, 2026 |
Score by criterion
| Criterion | Weight | Better Location Bot | OpenStreetMap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functionality | 25 | 10 | 7 |
| Reliability & speed | 15 | 8 | 8 |
| Popularity & trust | 15 | 6 | 7 |
| Price & free tier | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Usability | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Safety & privacy | 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Freshness | 5 | 9 | 6 |
| Localization | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| No intrusive ads | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 87 | 80 |
Pros and cons
Better Location Bot
- Handles more location formats than anything else in Telegram
- Inline, so a group needs no bot added
- Free and open source
- It converts and links, it does not build routes
- The settings list is long on first run
OpenStreetMap
- Open data, strong in small towns and rural areas
- Inline, no account, no tracking profile
- Free
- Coverage depends on local mappers
- No routing, navigation or traffic
Frequently asked questions
Better Location Bot or OpenStreetMap: which is better?
Better Location Bot is ahead: 87 against 80 out of 100 for OpenStreetMap. Better Location Bot wins on functionality, freshness. OpenStreetMap wins on popularity & trust, safety & privacy. Both are free to use.
Are Better Location Bot and OpenStreetMap free?
Better Location Bot: Free. OpenStreetMap: Free.
Do Better Location Bot and OpenStreetMap work in groups?
Better Location Bot: yes. OpenStreetMap: no.