In modern life, we use maps from various providers daily to solve tasks of different complexity — paid and free, electronic and printed, available on major web services or local navigation programs. Below is a brief analysis of key differences between Transnavicom maps and those of other providers.
| Key Factors | Transnavicom Maps | International Providers | Local Providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | Maximum | Varies by region | Maximum for provider's region |
| Up-to-date | Always updated to customer delivery date | Selective updates at release dates | Selective updates |
| Update Frequency | Monthly or on customer request | 4 times per year | Annually or more often at discretion |
| Data Source | Local provider, proprietary data | Initial purchase from local provider, own updates | Own data |
| Price | Unified price for any city or country, 30-50% lower than others | High cost, periodic royalties | High cost |
| Coverage | Full coverage of 257 countries and 500,000+ cities | Partial coverage of 30-50 countries, some cities | Full or partial coverage within one country |
| Payment Methods | One-time payment by any convenient method | Periodic royalty payments | Payment per agreement |
| Response Time to Commercial Inquiry | Within business day | 3–7 days | 7 days or more |
| Delivery Time for Sample and Full Map | Up to 3 business days | Sample – from 10 days; Full map – from 30 days | Can take months |
| Contract Requirement | On customer request | Mandatory | Mandatory |
| Data Format | Open, international, unified specification | Internal database format, own specs | Closed, internal format and specs |
| Support for Data Processing & Integration | Free technical support included | Not provided | Paid, requires expertise |