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| ICIJ Offshore Leaks Database | Find out who’s behind more than 810k offshore companies, foundations and trusts from the Panama Papers, the Offshore Leaks, the Bahamas Leaks and the Paradise Papers investigations. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/icij-offshore-leaks-database](../../tools/icij-offshore-leaks-database/README.md) |
| ImportGenius | Commercial supplier of trade data for 23 countries. Paid service but journalists can ask for free access. | <mark style="background-color:red;">Paid</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/importgenius](../../tools/importgenius/README.md) |
| ImportYeti | Search 60 million US customs sea shipment records, find company suppliers. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/importyeti](../../tools/importyeti/README.md) |
| LittleSis | Connects dots between influential / wealthy individuals in (mostly US) politics and business. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/littlesis](../../tools/littlesis/README.md) |
| LittleSis | Connects the dots between influential / wealthy individuals in (mostly US) politics and business. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/littlesis](../../tools/littlesis/README.md) |
| Lumen | A research project collecting and publishing legal takedown notices for online content transparency | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/lumen](../../tools/lumen/README.md) |
| North Data | Search for people and companies in EU corporate and trade registers + visualize relationships | <mark style="background-color:orange;">Partially Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/north-data](../../tools/north-data/README.md) |
| OCCRP Aleph | Aleph offers a way to research sanctions lists, corporate registries, leaks, and more | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/occrp-aleph](../../tools/occrp-aleph/README.md) |
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| OpenSanctions | Open-source international database of sanctions data, persons of interest and politically exposed persons. | <mark style="background-color:orange;">Partially Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/opensanctions](../../tools/opensanctions/README.md) |
| OpenSecrets | Data on campaign finance, lobbying, and spending in U.S. politics | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/opensecrets](../../tools/opensecrets/README.md) |
| OSINT Tools Map | An interactive worldwide map, showcasing business registries, court records, and other publicly available information to aid OSINT investigations and research. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/osint-tools-map](../../tools/osint-tools-map/README.md) |
| RuPEP | Online database of politically exposed persons in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/rupep](../../tools/rupep/README.md) |
| RuPEP | Online database of politically exposed persons in Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/rupep](../../tools/rupep/README.md) |
| SanctionsExplorer | A comprehensive database of current and historical OFAC/UN/EU sanctions | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/sanctionsexplorer](../../tools/sanctionsexplorer/README.md) |
| UN Comtrade Database | United Nations free database of global trade. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/un-comtrade-database](../../tools/un-comtrade-database/README.md) |
| Wikipedia list of registers | Wikipedia list of official business registers around the world. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/wikipedia-list-of-registers](../../tools/wikipedia-list-of-registers/README.md) |
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| Maltego Graph | Maltego Graph is an investigation platform that combines two things at once: (1) It acts as a search tool, and (2) It creates a graph establishing links between data you uncover from your search. | <mark style="background-color:orange;">Partially Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/maltego](../../tools/maltego/README.md) |
| Obsidian | A knowledge management and note-taking app with extensive customization options. | <mark style="background-color:orange;">Partially Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/obsidian](../../tools/obsidian/README.md) |
| Pinpoint | A tool by Google to catalogue uploaded documents and files, providing OCR, indexing, and other services. Full access only granted to journalists, academic researchers and university students. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/pinpoint](../../tools/pinpoint/README.md) |
| QGIS | QGIS is a free Open Source Geographic Information System (GIS). | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/qgis](../../tools/qgis/README.md) |
| QGIS: | QGIS is a free Open Source Geographic Information System (GIS). | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/qgis](../../tools/qgis/README.md) |
| RAWGraphs | RAWGraphs is an open-source data visualization tool designed for non-technical users, enabling the creation of customizable, editable charts without coding skills. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/rawgraphs](../../tools/rawgraphs/README.md) |
| Time.Graphics | A tool for creating, visualizing, and managing timelines online. | <mark style="background-color:orange;">Partially Free</mark> | <p><sub><em>Guide not available</em></sub></p><mark style="background-color:blue;"> [https://time.graphics](https://time.graphics) </mark> |
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| BirdNet | Identify bird sounds - find bird sounds on a global map. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | <p><sub><em>Guide not available</em></sub></p><mark style="background-color:blue;"> [https://birdnet.cornell.edu/map](https://birdnet.cornell.edu/map) </mark> |
| CITES Trade Database | Around 23 million records of trade in wildlife since 1975. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/cites-trade-database](../../tools/cites-trade-database/README.md) |
| CryO Tools | Scientific tools for investigating the cryosphere (areas with snow & ice) | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | <p><sub><em>Guide not available</em></sub></p><mark style="background-color:blue;"> [https://cryo-tools.org/](https://cryo-tools.org/) </mark> |
| EIA Global Environmental Crime Tracker | Map/tracking of environmental crimes including trade in ivory, rhino, big cats, and other exotic animals. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/eia-global-environmental-crime-tracker](../../tools/eia-global-environmental-crime-tracker/README.md) |
| EIA Global Environmental Crime Tracker | Map/tracker of environmental crimes including trade in ivory, rhino, big cats, and other exotic animals. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/eia-global-environmental-crime-tracker](../../tools/eia-global-environmental-crime-tracker/README.md) |
| Environmental Justice Atlas | Map of environmental-related conflict globally | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/environmental-justice-atlas](../../tools/environmental-justice-atlas/README.md) |
| Global Fishing Watch Map | The Global Fishing Watch Map is a digital platform for investigating fishing activities worldwide by utilising satellite and AIS data. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/global-fishing-watch-map](../../tools/global-fishing-watch-map/README.md) |
| Global Forest Watch | Explore tree cover loss and gain data, recent deforestation and fire alerts, land use designations, carbon emissions, biodiversity metrics and more. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/global-forest-watch](../../tools/global-forest-watch/README.md) |
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| OpenStreetMap | OpenStreetMap is a collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | <p><sub><em>Guide not available</em></sub></p><mark style="background-color:blue;"> [http://openstreetmap.org/](http://openstreetmap.org/) </mark> |
| Overpass Turbo | Overpass Turbo is a web-based tool for querying and visualizing OpenStreetMap crowd sourced data, aiding in extracting specific information like locations of amenities e.g.hospitals. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/overpass-turbo](../../../tools/overpass-turbo/README.md) |
| PeakVisor | Dual window views for any global location: (1) a 2-D map & (2) a 3-D rendered terrain model, with photo fitting, shade/slope mapping, sun trails & weather data. In active development for OS research. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/peakvisor](../../../tools/peakvisor/README.md) |
| QGIS | QGIS is a free Open Source Geographic Information System (GIS). | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/qgis](../../../tools/qgis/README.md) |
| QGIS: | QGIS is a free Open Source Geographic Information System (GIS). | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/qgis](../../../tools/qgis/README.md) |
| Quick geolocation search | A tool that brings several maps into one place for easy location search. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/quick-geolocation-search](../../../tools/quick-geolocation-search/README.md) |
| Resource Watch | A free open-data platform that hosts 300+ datasets on different topics relating to the environment, people and resources, including real-time datasets. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | <p><sub><em>Guide not available</em></sub></p><mark style="background-color:blue;"> [https://resourcewatch.org/](https://resourcewatch.org/) </mark> |
| satellites.pro | Satellites.pro allows open source researchers to quickly switch between several free satellite imagery and mapping services. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/satellites.pro](../../../tools/satellites.pro/README.md) |
| Satellites.pro | Satellites.pro allows open source researchers to quickly switch between several free satellite imagery and mapping services. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/satellites.pro](../../../tools/satellites.pro/README.md) |
| ShadeMap | ShadeMap is a global simulation of mountain, building & tree shadows for a given date & time. Base data is free, but users can buy 30cm accurate data per sq km for areas of special focus. | <mark style="background-color:orange;">Partially Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/shademap](../../../tools/shademap/README.md) |
| ShadowMap | Global map of 3D buildlings and the shadows they cast at a specific time a day | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/shadowmap](../../../tools/shadowmap/README.md) |
| Strava | Social media fitness app with exercise map based on users' GPS data. | <mark style="background-color:orange;">Partially Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/strava](../../../tools/strava/README.md) |
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| NASA Worldview | NASA Worldview is an online tool for visualizing and downloading near real-time satellite imagery and scientific data of Earth's atmosphere, land, and oceans. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/nasa-worldview](../../../tools/nasa-worldview/README.md) |
| OrbTrack | Predicts & describes the position & path of >10K satellites in Earth orbit, relative to points on the earth's surface input by the user, for 5 days ahead, + International Space Station video feed. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/orbtrack](../../../tools/orbtrack/README.md) |
| Planet Labs | Planet Labs PBC is an American optical satellite imagery company that sells access to imagery. | <mark style="background-color:orange;">Partially Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/planet-labs](../../../tools/planet-labs/README.md) |
| QGIS | QGIS is a free Open Source Geographic Information System (GIS). | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/qgis](../../../tools/qgis/README.md) |
| QGIS: | QGIS is a free Open Source Geographic Information System (GIS). | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/qgis](../../../tools/qgis/README.md) |
| Radar Interference Tracker (RIT) | Bellingcat's radar interference tracker can be used to locate and monitor active military radar systems. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/radar-interference-tracker](../../../tools/radar-interference-tracker/README.md) |
| RAMMB SLIDER | Real-time weather satellites of the entire globe | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/rammb-slider](../../../tools/rammb-slider/README.md) |
| Resource Watch | A free open-data platform that hosts 300+ datasets on different topics relating to the environment, people and resources, including real-time datasets. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | <p><sub><em>Guide not available</em></sub></p><mark style="background-color:blue;"> [https://resourcewatch.org/](https://resourcewatch.org/) </mark> |
| satellites.pro | Satellites.pro allows open source researchers to quickly switch between several free satellite imagery and mapping services. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/satellites.pro](../../../tools/satellites.pro/README.md) |
| Satellites.pro | Satellites.pro allows open source researchers to quickly switch between several free satellite imagery and mapping services. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/satellites.pro](../../../tools/satellites.pro/README.md) |
| SkyFi | SkyFi is used to purchase commercial satellite imagery and task (order the collection of images) satellites without a subscription. | <mark style="background-color:red;">Paid</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/skyfi](../../../tools/skyfi/README.md) |
| Soar.earth | Aerial, satellite and drone imagery on a global map. | <mark style="background-color:red;">Paid</mark> | <p><sub><em>Guide not available</em></sub></p><mark style="background-color:blue;"> [https://soar.earth/?pos=-24.806025673047216%2C112.37019712776902%2C7](https://soar.earth/?pos=-24.806025673047216%2C112.37019712776902%2C7) </mark> |
| Tencent Maps | Tencent Maps (formerly SOSO Maps) is a desktop and web mapping service application and technology provided by Chinese company Tencent, offering satellite imagery, street maps, street view (coverage) and historical view perspectives. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/tencent-maps](../../../tools/tencent-maps/README.md) |
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| Name | Description | Cost | Tool Review and Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Geo Data Tool | IP geolocation service to identify the location and other technical information associated to IP addresses. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | [https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit/more/all-tools/geo-data-tool](tools/geo-data-tool/README.md) |
| Species+ | Centralized website with vulnerable species information. | <mark style="background-color:green;">Free</mark> | <p><sub><em>Guide not available</em></sub></p><mark style="background-color:blue;"> [https://www.speciesplus.net/species](https://www.speciesplus.net/species) </mark> |