# GraphHopper vs OpenStreetMap

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

| | GraphHopper | OpenStreetMap |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 7 in Navigation | #4 of 12 in Maps |
| GitHub stars | 6 747 ✓ | 2 867 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +46 ✓ | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | 11.1 · 29 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

GraphHopper scores 70/100 against 66/100 for OpenStreetMap, so it is the safer default.

GraphHopper ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for OpenStreetMap.

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

## Details

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

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