AdventureLog vs Pelias
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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Pelias
Modular open-source geocoder powered by Elasticsearch
| Feature | AdventureLog | Pelias |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Maps & GIS | Maps & GIS |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Svelte | Twig |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,465 | ★ 3,562 |
| First released | 2026 | 2014 |
| Replaces | — | Google Geocoding API, Mapbox Geocoding |
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 Pelias if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (3.6k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is AdventureLog or Pelias better?
Neither is universally better. Pelias 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 Pelias free and open-source?
Yes. AdventureLog is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Pelias under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run AdventureLog and Pelias with Docker?
AdventureLog: yes. Pelias: yes.