GraphHopper vs Nominatim
Both GraphHopper and Nominatim are self-hosted alternatives to Google Maps Platform. Both are filed under Maps and Global Positioning System (GPS).
Side by side
| Field | GraphHopper | Nominatim |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Fast routing library and server using OpenStreetMap. | Server application for geocoding (address -> coordinates) and reverse geocoding (coordinates -> address) on OpenStreetMap data. |
| GitHub stars | 6,751 | 4,546 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Platforms | Java | C |
| Latest release | 11.1, 29 September 2026 | v5.3.3, 14 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 30 October 2026 | 28 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Maps and Global Positioning System (GPS) | Maps and Global Positioning System (GPS) |
| Website | https://graphhopper.com/ | https://nominatim.org/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/graphhopper/graphhopper | https://github.com/osm-search/Nominatim |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- GraphHopper has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 6,751 against 4,546.
- GraphHopper recorded repository activity more recently, 30 October 2026 against 28 October 2026.
- Nominatim has the newer release on record: v5.3.3, 14 October 2026, against 11.1, 29 September 2026.
- Licenses differ: GraphHopper is listed under Apache-2.0; Nominatim under GPL-2.0.
- Platforms differ: GraphHopper lists Java; Nominatim lists C.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Maps and Global Positioning System (GPS).