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GraphHopper
Open-source routing engine for road networks, providing fast route calculations, turn-by-turn navigation
As of 29 August 2026, GraphHopper is free to use. GraphHopper is an open-source routing engine for road networks, providing fast route calculations, turn-by-turn navigation, and route optimization APIs. Softwr lists it under Maps. GraphHopper is available on Web.
Overview
What GraphHopper does
GraphHopper is an open-source routing engine for road networks, providing fast route calculations, turn-by-turn navigation, and route optimization APIs.
What people use it for
- Routing, distance matrix and route optimisation over an API
- Map matching GPS traces and generating isochrones
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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
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Features
Core Functionality
Essential features for everyday use
User Interface
Intuitive and user-friendly interface
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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Is the free plan actually usable for production?
No. The free tier is limited to non-commercial use only and includes 500 daily credits. To use GraphHopper in production, you need a paid plan starting at 69 euros per month.
SourceWhat happens if I exceed my daily credit limit?
The page does not specify. Each tier has a daily credit limit (500 for free, 5,000 for Basic, 15,000 for Standard, 50,000 for Premium), but no overage policy is documented.
SourceDoes GraphHopper offer a trial period?
No. There is no trial period. You can start with the free plan to test, but commercial use requires a paid subscription.
SourceHow much does the Premium plan cost and what do I get?
Premium is 479 euros per month and includes 50,000 daily credits, up to 200 locations per request, up to 20 vehicles, email and phone support, and access to all APIs including routing and optimization.
SourceIs there a discount if I link back to GraphHopper?
Yes. A 20% discount is available with proper attribution. The page also mentions a 99.5% uptime SLA on paid plans only.
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