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Overpass API vs Mimirsbrunn

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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OV Overpass API Read-only query API for OpenStreetMap data VS MI Mimirsbrunn Geocoding engine for autocomplete address search
FeatureOverpass APIMimirsbrunn
CategoryMaps & GISMaps & GIS
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageC++Rust
Setup difficultyHardHard
Min. RAM2,048 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, binary
GitHub stars★ 911★ 7
First released20112016
ReplacesGoogle Places APIGoogle Places API

Why pick each one

Choose Overpass API if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • Written in C++
Overpass API details

Choose Mimirsbrunn if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Rust
Mimirsbrunn details

Frequently asked questions

Is Overpass API or Mimirsbrunn better?

Neither is universally better. Overpass API has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Overpass API and Mimirsbrunn free and open-source?

Yes. Overpass API is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Mimirsbrunn under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Overpass API and Mimirsbrunn with Docker?

Overpass API: check the project docs for container support. Mimirsbrunn: yes.

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