Google Plus code and what3words are geo addressing systems which provide a precise location address (upto 3 sq.m.) of any place on earth. These are used to address location which don't have well known postal address. And these systems provide memorable codes for humans for sharing.

Right now I am using plus codes where I need them. Now I'd rather find FLOSS alternative coz google is known for killing projects that don't get popular but are still useful for some users.

Ref.

https://plus.codes

https://what3words.com

Edit:

Solution found by @mp3@lemmy.ml

Plus codes are actually open-source WhatFreeWords would be an alternative to What3Words.

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[–] mp3@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 years ago (1 children)

Plus codes are actually open-source

WhatFreeWords would be an alternative to What3Words.

[–] relejek@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 years ago

Alright. I didn't see any obvious GitHub link in plus code page. And whatfreewords! I couldn't have guessed it. Thanks for sharing.

Now, I have to see if these can be implemented with open street maps.

Till then I'll continue with pluscodes.