# GraphHopper vs Nominatim

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | GraphHopper | Nominatim |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 ✓ | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 7 in Navigation | #2 of 12 in Maps |
| GitHub stars | 6 748 ✓ | 4 542 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 ✓ | +42 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 5 ✓ |
| Latest release | 11.1 · 29 Sept 2026 | v5.3.3 · 14 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

GraphHopper scores 70/100 against 68/100 for Nominatim, so it is the safer default.

Nominatim ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for GraphHopper.

If you want the quickest setup, GraphHopper is easier to run; Nominatim needs more configuration.

## Details

- [GraphHopper](https://selfhost.directory/project/graphhopper) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/graphhopper.md)
- [Nominatim](https://selfhost.directory/project/nominatim) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nominatim.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/graphhopper-vs-nominatim