Compare software

Headway vs OpenStreetMap: catalog facts
Headway	OpenStreetMap

Best for: Self-hosters who want private map search and routing	Best for: People who want an open world map and the ability to improve it
Free Free to download and run from its public repository.	Free Free to use; the map data is available under an open license.
Web, Self-hosted	Web
Search and routing on your own server Docker Compose setup with optional transit routing Can cover a single region or the whole planet	Map data free to use under an open license Anyone can correct or add places Built-in routing with several engines
Requires server resources and map data preparation Aimed at people comfortable running several services	Coverage and detail vary by region The website itself has no offline use; offline access needs a separate app
Self-hosted	Web application
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Headway github.com/headwaymaps/headway Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for OpenStreetMap openstreetmap.org Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.