Traccar vs GraphHopper
A side-by-side comparison of Traccar and GraphHopper — pricing, license, deployment, and where each tool wins.
Traccar
traccar.org
Java application to track GPS positions. Supports loads of tracking devices and protocols, has an Android and iOS App. Has a web interface to view your trips.
GraphHopper
graphhopper.com
Fast routing library and server using OpenStreetMap.
| Feature | Traccar | GraphHopper |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Model | Open-source | Open-source |
| License | CC-BY-SA-3.0 | CC-BY-SA-3.0 |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Category | Maps and Global Positioning System (GPS) | Maps and Global Positioning System (GPS) |
| Self-hosted | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| Free tier | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
Pick Traccar if…
- ✓You prefer Traccar's feature set or ecosystem fit.
Pick GraphHopper if…
- ✓You prefer GraphHopper's feature set or ecosystem fit.