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Organic Maps vs CoMaps
Organic Maps has 15,860 GitHub stars, 1,676 forks, 3,510 open issues and last shipped yesterday. CoMaps has 603 stars, 68 forks, 0 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Organic Maps leads on adoption by 2,530% (15,860 vs 603 stars). Organic Maps is written in C++ under a custom or non-standard licence; CoMaps is written in C++ under Apache-2.0. Organic Maps has attracted 11% as many forks as stars, CoMaps 11%. Organic Maps was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Organic Maps | CoMaps | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 16K | ★ 603 |
| License | Custom / other | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | C++ | C++ |
| Last push | 2026-11-02 | 2026-11-02 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.7K | ⑂ 68 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Organic Maps if
- You weight community size — 16K stars and counting
- You want the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick CoMaps if
- You want the CoMaps feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You evaluated both and CoMaps fits your workflow better
About Organic Maps
Organic Maps Organic Maps is a privacy first offline maps & GPS app for hiking, cycling, biking, and driving. Absolutely free. No ads. No tracking. Created and maintained by MapsWithMe (MAPS.ME) founders, developed with love by the open source community. Powered by OpenStreetMap data. Installed by over 6 million users worldwide. Features Organic Maps is the ultimate companion app for travellers, tourists, hikers, and cyclists: Detailed offline maps with places that don't exist on other maps, thanks to OpenStreetMap Cycling routes, hiking trails, and walking paths Contour lines, elevation profiles, peaks, and…
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About CoMaps
Project Intro Governance FAQ Contribute Donate Keep Connected CoMaps Hike, Bike, Drive Offline Easy Map Navigation with Privacy A community led free & open source maps app based on OpenStreetMap, built for transparency, privacy, and not for profit values. A fork of Organic Maps, originally based on Maps.ME. ⚡️ Highlights Offline first : Navigate without a connection Privacy respecting : No tracking, ads or data collection Lightweight : Battery and space efficient Simple : Polished, user focused interface Cross platform : Available for Android, iOS, MacOS, and Linux. Community built : Free, open source, and…
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Frequently asked questions
Is Organic Maps or CoMaps more popular?
Organic Maps has 15,860 GitHub stars and CoMaps has 603. Organic Maps has the larger community by that measure.
Are Organic Maps and CoMaps free?
Both are open source. Organic Maps has no licence declared in this registry, and CoMaps is licensed under Apache-2.0. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Organic Maps and CoMaps?
Organic Maps is written in C++ and CoMaps in C++. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Organic Maps or CoMaps?
Choose Organic Maps if you want the larger community (15,860 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose CoMaps if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.