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GraphHopper vs OSRM: catalog facts
GraphHopper	OSRM
Best for: Developers and logistics teams adding routing or delivery optimization to their systems	Best for: Running your own fast routing backend on OpenStreetMap data
Free + paid options The routing engine is free to self-host; the hosted API has a free sign-up and usage-based paid plans.	Free Free and open source.
Android, Web, Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
Many ready-made routing profiles Custom profiles for vehicle size and road preferences All 4 strengths for GraphHopper Many ready-made routing profiles Custom profiles for vehicle size and road preferences Self-hostable engine plus a hosted API Route optimization for multi-stop deliveries	Very fast queries on continental-sized road networks Car, bicycle and walking profiles that can be customised All 3 strengths for OSRM Very fast queries on continental-sized road networks Car, bicycle and walking profiles that can be customised Flexible import of OpenStreetMap data
Route optimization and traffic features are part of the paid hosted service Aimed at developers and businesses rather than individual travellers	A backend service with no end-user interface of its own Preparing large regions needs considerable memory and disk
Self-hosted, Hosted service	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for GraphHopper graphhopper.com f-droid.org/packages/com.graphhopper.maps Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for OSRM project-osrm.org Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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