Dawarich vs Idunn
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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Idunn
Geocoding and place API for self-hosted map frontends
| Feature | Dawarich | Idunn |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Maps & GIS | Maps & GIS |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 10,036 | ★ 38 |
| First released | 2024 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Google Maps Timeline | Google Places API, Foursquare Places |
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 Idunn if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Dawarich or Idunn better?
Dawarich is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Idunn if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Dawarich and Idunn free and open-source?
Yes. Dawarich is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Idunn under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dawarich and Idunn with Docker?
Dawarich: yes. Idunn: yes.