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Overpass API 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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OV Overpass API Read-only query API for OpenStreetMap data VS ID Idunn Geocoding and place API for self-hosted map frontends
FeatureOverpass APIIdunn
CategoryMaps & GISMaps & GIS
LicenseAGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageC++Python
Setup difficultyHardHard
Min. RAM2,048 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 911★ 38
First released20112018
ReplacesGoogle Places APIGoogle Places API, Foursquare Places

Why pick each one

Choose Overpass API if…

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

Choose Idunn if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Python
Idunn details

Frequently asked questions

Is Overpass API or Idunn 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 Idunn free and open-source?

Yes. Overpass API is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Idunn under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Overpass API and Idunn with Docker?

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

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