Comparison
Why GeoPin?
Manual OSINT geolocation takes time, requires expertise and is difficult to scale. GeoPin automates the entire process in under 30 seconds.
Side by side
The Comparison
See how GeoPin stacks up against traditional manual geolocation methods.
| Feature | GeoPin | Manual OSINT |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | <30 seconds | 30 - 120 minutes |
| Accuracy | <50m urban | Variable |
| Cost | From €0 | Analyst hourly rate |
| Scalability | Unlimited parallel | One photo at a time |
| Consistency | Always the same quality | Depends on experience |
| Data sources | 13 sources, 7M+ images | Manual searching |
When to use what
The right tool for the job
When to use GeoPin
- Quickly verify a Dutch location
- Process large batches of photos
- Need reproducible, objective results
- First triage during breaking news
- API integration into existing workflows
- No specialist knowledge on the team
When to investigate manually
- Location outside the Netherlands
- Legal chain of evidence required
- Context-dependent analysis needed
- Social media and metadata analysis
- Historical imagery (before 2009)
- Interpreting very specific details
The best of both worlds
The most effective OSINT teams combine GeoPin as a first step with manual verification. Let GeoPin handle the heavy image analysis and dedicate your analysts to context research and reporting.