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OSMAnd vs CoMaps
OSMAnd has 6,018 GitHub stars, 1,227 forks, 3,528 open issues and last shipped yesterday. CoMaps has 550 stars, 51 forks, 0 open issues and last shipped yesterday. OSMAnd leads on adoption by 994% (6,018 vs 550 stars). OSMAnd is written in Java under a custom or non-standard licence; CoMaps is written in C++ under Apache-2.0. OSMAnd has attracted 20% as many forks as stars, CoMaps 9%. OSMAnd 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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| OSMAnd | CoMaps | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 6.0K | ★ 550 |
| License | Custom / other | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | Java | C++ |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.2K | ⑂ 51 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick OSMAnd if
- You weight community size — 6.0K stars and counting
- You want the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Java
- 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 OSMAnd
OsmAnd (OSM Automated Navigation Directions) is a map viewing and navigation application for mobile devices, built around the free, worldwide OpenStreetMap database. It lives in the OpenStreetMap ecosystem, drawing its map data from that collaborative project and offering a way to contribute back to it. The project is written in Java and distributed through Android markets and the Apple App Store.
read the full OSMAnd overview →
About CoMaps
CoMaps is a community led, free and open source offline maps and navigation app for Android, iOS, macOS and Linux, built on OpenStreetMap data and aimed at people who want turn by turn navigation without tracking, ads or data collection.
read the full CoMaps overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is OSMAnd or CoMaps more popular?
OSMAnd has 6,018 GitHub stars and CoMaps has 550. OSMAnd has the larger community by that measure.
Are OSMAnd and CoMaps free?
Both are open source. OSMAnd 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 OSMAnd and CoMaps?
OSMAnd is written in Java 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, OSMAnd or CoMaps?
Choose OSMAnd if you want the larger community (6,018 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.