GraphHopper vs OpenStreetMap
Both GraphHopper and OpenStreetMap are self-hosted alternatives to Google Maps Platform. Both are filed under Maps and Global Positioning System (GPS).
Side by side
| Field | GraphHopper | OpenStreetMap |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Fast routing library and server using OpenStreetMap. | Collaborative project to create a free editable map of the world. |
| GitHub stars | 6,751 | 2,876 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Platforms | Java | Ruby |
| Latest release | 11.1, 29 September 2026 | No release recorded |
| Repository activity | 30 October 2026 | 30 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Maps and Global Positioning System (GPS) | Maps and Global Positioning System (GPS) |
| Website | https://graphhopper.com/ | https://www.openstreetmap.org/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/graphhopper/graphhopper | https://github.com/openstreetmap/openstreetmap-website |
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 2,876.
- Both repositories last recorded activity on 30 October 2026.
- GraphHopper has a release on record (11.1); the dataset records no release for OpenStreetMap.
- Licenses differ: GraphHopper is listed under Apache-2.0; OpenStreetMap under GPL-2.0.
- Platforms differ: GraphHopper lists Java; OpenStreetMap lists Ruby.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Maps and Global Positioning System (GPS).