Dawarich vs MapTiler Server
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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Dawarich
Self-hosted location history tracker and visualizer
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MapTiler Server
Host OpenStreetMap vector tiles, satellite imagery, own geodata and
| Feature | Dawarich | MapTiler Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Maps & GIS | Maps & GIS |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | ⊘ Proprietary |
| Language | Ruby | Unknown |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,036 | — |
| First released | 2024 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Maps Timeline | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Dawarich if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 10k GitHub stars
- Written in Ruby
Choose MapTiler Server if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Unknown
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Dawarich or MapTiler Server better?
Neither is universally better. Dawarich has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Dawarich and MapTiler Server free and open-source?
Yes. Dawarich is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and MapTiler Server under ⊘ Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dawarich and MapTiler Server with Docker?
Dawarich: yes. MapTiler Server: check the project docs for container support.