There are a number of base maps available for you to use. Some are completely free, others are freemium and some only available if you are in a standard or professional subscription.
By default any new map will use OpenStreetMap which is free. You can then select a different one by expanding the list.
Base Map | Free | Freemium | Free in a Standard or Professional subscription |
OpenStreetMap | x |
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Ordnance Survey |
| x |
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Ordnance Survey Light |
| x |
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Ordnance Survey Leisure |
| x |
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Mapbox Imagery | x |
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Bing Imagery | x |
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Bing Imagery with labels | x |
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Blank | x |
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Environment Agency Lidar |
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| x |
Freemium base maps are free to view at certain zoom levels, you will need to purchase Ordnance Survey Credits to view more detailed data. This guidance shows how.