GraphHopper vs Hauk
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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GraphHopper
Fast and flexible open-source routing engine
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Hauk
Self-hosted real-time location sharing service
| Feature | GraphHopper | Hauk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Maps & GIS | Maps & GIS |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Java | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,619 | ★ 924 |
| First released | 2012 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Google Directions API | Google Maps location sharing |
Why pick each one
Choose GraphHopper if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 6.6k GitHub stars
- Written in Java
Choose Hauk if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is GraphHopper or Hauk better?
Neither is universally better. GraphHopper has the larger community, while Hauk is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are GraphHopper and Hauk free and open-source?
Yes. GraphHopper is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Hauk under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GraphHopper and Hauk with Docker?
GraphHopper: yes. Hauk: yes.