Martin 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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Martin
Blazing-fast vector tile server written in Rust
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Pelias
Modular open-source geocoder powered by Elasticsearch
| Feature | Martin | Pelias |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Maps & GIS | Maps & GIS |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Rust | Twig |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, bare-metal | docker, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,814 | ★ 3,562 |
| First released | 2018 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Mapbox | Google Geocoding API, Mapbox Geocoding |
Why pick each one
Choose Martin if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in Rust
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 Martin or Pelias better?
Martin is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Pelias if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Martin and Pelias free and open-source?
Yes. Martin is licensed under MIT and Pelias under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Martin and Pelias with Docker?
Martin: yes. Pelias: yes.