I just started OSM mapping from 16 August 2017. As a new user, I would be happy to know the basic difference between ID and JOSM. Advance thanks. asked 06 Nov '17, 17:07  Md Atikuzzam... edited 09 Nov '17, 08:06  scai ♦ |
2 Answers:
The basic difference is: iD runs in your browser (with all the constraints that brings with it) and for normal use can be considered only usable if you have an continuous Internet connection, JOSM is a stand-alone desktop application with all the advantages that has (multi window etc) that can be used without a continuous connection. Obvious the detailed list of differences is very very long and a moving target, and it doesn't make sense to compile it here. answered 06 Nov '17, 20:36  SimonPoole ♦ edited 07 Nov '17, 07:55 |
Have you looked at some of the videos that are available? If you want to do a lot of mapping go straight to JOSM. But iD is good for some small quick changes, it is very good for mapping turn restrictions. answered 07 Nov '17, 07:14  andy mackey edited 07 Nov '17, 22:25 |
I'd suggest that you try them both to find out!
There's more information at https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/JOSM and https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Comparison_of_editors .
Thanks for your answer.
Also see the related question "What are the main things that I'm missing out by using the iD editor instead of JOSM?" for additional answers.