AdventureLog vs Headway
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted maps & gis options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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AdventureLog
Travel tracker and trip planner
VS
Headway
Self-hostable maps stack you can run yourself
| Feature | AdventureLog | Headway |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Maps & GIS | Maps & GIS |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Svelte | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 8,192 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,465 | ★ 2,957 |
| First released | 2026 | 2022 |
| Replaces | — | Google Maps |
Why pick each one
Choose AdventureLog if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in Svelte
Choose Headway if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Rust
Frequently asked questions
Is AdventureLog or Headway better?
AdventureLog is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Headway if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are AdventureLog and Headway free and open-source?
Yes. AdventureLog is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Headway under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AdventureLog and Headway with Docker?
AdventureLog: yes. Headway: yes.