Pelias vs wanderer
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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Pelias
Modular open-source geocoder powered by Elasticsearch
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wanderer
Trail database where you can upload your recorded tracks or create new
| Feature | Pelias | wanderer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Maps & GIS | Maps & GIS |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Twig | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,562 | ★ 3,802 |
| First released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Google Geocoding API, Mapbox Geocoding | — |
Why pick each one
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)
Choose wanderer if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Pelias or wanderer better?
wanderer 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 Pelias and wanderer free and open-source?
Yes. Pelias is licensed under MIT and wanderer under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Pelias and wanderer with Docker?
Pelias: yes. wanderer: yes.