QGIS 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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QGIS
Free and open-source geographic information system
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Idunn
Geocoding and place API for self-hosted map frontends
| Feature | QGIS | Idunn |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Maps & GIS | Maps & GIS |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | C++ | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | binary, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 14,183 | ★ 38 |
| First released | 2002 | 2018 |
| Replaces | ArcGIS | Google Places API, Foursquare Places |
Why pick each one
Choose QGIS if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Mature project with 14.2k GitHub stars
- Written in C++
Choose Idunn if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is QGIS or Idunn better?
QGIS is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Idunn if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are QGIS and Idunn free and open-source?
Yes. QGIS is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Idunn under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run QGIS and Idunn with Docker?
QGIS: check the project docs for container support. Idunn: yes.