Maps & Navigation · head to head
GraphHopper vs Stadia Maps
GraphHopper
Maps & Navigation
Open-source routing engine for road networks, providing fast route calculations, turn-by-turn navigation
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Stadia Maps
Maps & Navigation
High-performance map tiles, routing, geocoding, and search APIs for developers with reliable
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Stadia Maps has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: GraphHopper the free plan is non commercial use only; Stadia Maps limited customization features compared to Mapbox
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which GraphHopper and Stadia Maps actually diverge.
| Attribute | GraphHopper | Stadia Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, JavaScript |
| Founded | Unknown | 2016 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maps & Navigation).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in GraphHopper
Nothing recorded that Stadia Maps does not also cover.
Only in Stadia Maps
Nothing recorded that GraphHopper does not also cover.
Both cover
- Core Functionality
- User Interface
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
GraphHopper
- Routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an APInot Stadia Maps
- Map matching GPS traces and generating isochronesnot Stadia Maps
Stadia Maps
No use cases recorded yet. See the Stadia Maps review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
GraphHopper
- The free plan is non commercial use only
- Free allows 500 credits a day, 5 locations per request and a single vehicle
- Request complexity is capped per plan, at 30 locations and 2 vehicles on Basic at 69 EUR a month, rising to 200 locations and 20 vehicles on Premium at 479 EUR
- Isochrone range is limited by plan, at 15 minutes on Basic and 30 on Premium
- Credits are a daily allowance, so a busy day cannot draw on a quiet one
Stadia Maps
- Limited customization features compared to Mapbox
- Relies entirely on OpenStreetMap data, inheriting its accuracy and coverage limitations
- Smaller service with fewer community resources and support options compared to Google Maps or Mapbox
- Limited real-time traffic data compared to larger mapping providers like Google Maps
Pricing, plan by plan
GraphHopper
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the GraphHopper review.
Stadia Maps
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Stadia Maps review.
Which should you pick?
Choose GraphHopper if
Nothing in the data separates GraphHopper from Stadia Maps on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Stadia Maps if
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, JavaScript.
Questions people ask
- Is GraphHopper or Stadia Maps better?
- Neither clearly leads. GraphHopper starts at On request and Stadia Maps at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, GraphHopper or Stadia Maps?
- Stadia Maps has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for GraphHopper and Free for Stadia Maps.
- Does GraphHopper or Stadia Maps run on more platforms?
- GraphHopper runs on Web. Stadia Maps runs on Web, JavaScript.
- Can I use Stadia Maps for free?
- Yes. Stadia Maps has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GraphHopper starts at On request.
- What is GraphHopper best used for?
- GraphHopper is most often used for routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an api, map matching gps traces and generating isochrones. Of those, routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an api and map matching gps traces and generating isochrones are not what Stadia Maps is typically brought in for.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Stadia Maps: What is Stadia Maps' pricing model?
Stadia Maps uses a credits-based pricing model with fixed credit pools to prevent billing shock. Starter, Standard, and Professional plans are available, with a 14-day free trial for new accounts.
SourceStadia Maps: Does Stadia Maps have a free tier?
Yes, Stadia Maps offers a free tier for development, evaluation, and non-commercial use including academic applications.
SourceStadia Maps: What data does Stadia Maps use?
Stadia Maps builds on OpenStreetMap data, so the coverage and accuracy depend on OSM's crowdsourced contributors.
SourceRelated pages
More on GraphHopper
More on Stadia Maps
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