A list of Open Source Research related panels from the International Journalism Festival in Perugia (in English and only if a recording is available) 2026 Craig Silverman: The best free or cheap digital investigative/OSINT tools to use right now https://www.journalismfestival.com/programme/2...

grep.app is a free web-based search engine that allows users to search the contents of public GitHub repositories.

urlscan.io - Website scanner for suspicious and malicious URLs

A comprehensive global database on terrestrial and marine protected areas.

Publicly available sources can be a tool for all journalists, writes Johanna Wild, an open source researcher for Bellingcat.

Publicly available sources can be a tool for all journalists, writes Johanna Wild, an open source researcher for Bellingcat.

Compares two human face photos to determine similarity.

PublicWWW is a source code search engine that allows you to search for any alphanumeric snippet, signature, or keyword within the HTML, JavaScript, and CSS code of millions of web pages.

A toolkit for open source researchers

A proprietary geocode system which identifies any location on the surface of the earth to a resolution of 3 metres. The identifier is a unique combination of three words, available in 60 languagues.

A historical database providing vital navigational and meteorological warnings, forecasts, and urgent maritime safety information to ships.

E-Book: Reporter’s Guide to Investigating Fossil Fuels

Upload the picture of a face and find pictures of similar looking people on VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, TikTok and Clubhouse.

ShipFinder is an application designed to track vessels in near real-time across the globe.

Tencent Maps is a mapping service provided by the Chinese technology company Tencent. Tencent Maps provides maps, satellite imagery, and street view.

Database of sanctions imposed by the European Union

A list of Open Source Research related panels from the International Journalism Festival in Perugia (in English and only if a recording is available) 2025 Sam Cole, Kolina Koltai, Charlotte Maher...

Identify birds (visually), through an app.

Gaode Maps (also known as AMap) is a mapping application and technology from the Chinese company Alibaba.

Gaode Maps (also known as AMap) is a mapping application and technology from the Chinese company Alibaba.

A mapping application provided by Chinese technology company Baidu Inc.

This tool helps you estimate and fact-check the maximum number of people standing in a given area.

An AI-powered facial recognition reverse image search tool.

Flightradar24 is a real-time flight tracking service that provides detailed information about aircraft positions, flight numbers, origins, destinations, historical data, and aircraft information.

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An online tool that allows you to search across public data breaches to surface credentials that may have been compromised.

It's harder than before to tell what’s real and what’s fake, but if you look closely there are often tell-tale signs.

Bluesky Insights is a free web-based analytics tool for the Bluesky social network.

ATLOS is a platform for collaborative and large-scale open source investigations.

GIJN shares some of the no-cost, easy-to-use data tools that NICAR25 conference panelists described as surprisingly useful but unknown by investigative reporters.

Meta Content Library provides approved researchers with access to public Facebook, Instagram, and Threads content with search, filtering, and engagement metrics.

Bellingcat is hiring a Europe-based Fundraising Officer. Find out more about the role and apply here.

GitBook

This guide provides watchdog journalists with key context and practical advice to enable better investigations of the fossil fuel industry.

On-Ramps is a full-service executive search firm that exclusively serves the social sector, working with innovative, mission-driven organizations across diverse issue areas.

YouTube video by Bellingcat

Facebook announced on Tuesday that live videos will now only be stored on the social network for 30 days, after which they will be deleted.

YouTube video by Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs

AI video tool for facial detection and other types of insights.

AI video tool for facial detection and other types of insights.

This GIJN webinar brings together leading experts to share practical advice and tips on navigating this often-overwhelming field. Attendees will learn the best platforms and techniques for obtaining free imagery, strategies for analyzing and processing the data, and ethical considerations when using it in investigative stories. Whether you’re looking to track deforestation, document urban expansion, or investigate geopolitical conflicts, this webinar will equip you with the skills to get started.