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Organic Maps vs OSMAnd
Organic Maps has 15,439 GitHub stars, 1,589 forks, 3,510 open issues and last shipped yesterday. OSMAnd has 6,018 stars, 1,227 forks, 3,528 open issues and last shipped yesterday. Organic Maps leads on adoption by 157% (15,439 vs 6,018 stars). Organic Maps is written in C++ under a custom or non-standard licence; OSMAnd is written in Java under a custom or non-standard licence. Organic Maps has attracted 10% as many forks as stars, OSMAnd 20%. 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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| Organic Maps | OSMAnd | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 15K | ★ 6.0K |
| License | Custom / other | Custom / other |
| Written in | C++ | Java |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-17 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.6K | ⑂ 1.2K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Organic Maps if
- You weight community size — 15K 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 OSMAnd if
- You want the OSMAnd feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches Java
- You evaluated both and OSMAnd fits your workflow better
About Organic Maps
Organic Maps is a free Android and iOS offline maps and GPS app. It lives in the mobile maps and navigation ecosystem. It uses crowd sourced OpenStreetMap data. The app was created by the MapsWithMe (MAPS.ME) founders and maintained by an open source community. It is installed by more than 6 million users worldwide.
read the full Organic Maps overview →
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 →
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Frequently asked questions
Is Organic Maps or OSMAnd more popular?
Organic Maps has 15,439 GitHub stars and OSMAnd has 6,018. Organic Maps has the larger community by that measure.
Are Organic Maps and OSMAnd free?
Neither Organic Maps nor OSMAnd declares a licence in this registry, so check each project's own repository before relying on either for a commercial use. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Organic Maps and OSMAnd?
Organic Maps is written in C++ and OSMAnd in Java. 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 OSMAnd?
Choose Organic Maps if you want the larger community (15,439 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose OSMAnd if its feature set, stack or Custom / other licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.