AdventureLog vs Nominatim
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
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Nominatim
Geocoding and reverse geocoding for OpenStreetMap data
| Feature | AdventureLog | Nominatim |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Maps & GIS | Maps & GIS |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Svelte | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 16,384 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,465 | ★ 4,406 |
| First released | 2026 | 2008 |
| Replaces | — | Google Geocoding API |
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 Nominatim if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (4.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is AdventureLog or Nominatim better?
Neither is universally better. Nominatim has the larger community, while AdventureLog is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are AdventureLog and Nominatim free and open-source?
Yes. AdventureLog is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Nominatim under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AdventureLog and Nominatim with Docker?
AdventureLog: yes. Nominatim: yes.