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Pelias vs Photon
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| Fact | Pelias | Photon |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Twig | Java |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 3.6k | 3.1k |
| Latest | none | 1.3.0 |
| Last push | 2026-07-24 | 2026-09-24 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 39 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No release or tag | none |
How they relate
Both replace Google Maps Platform. Alternatives to Google Maps Platform →
PartialPeliasGeocoding and autocomplete over OpenStreetMap and other open datasets.
PartialPhotonSearch-as-you-type geocoding over OpenStreetMap data.
Pelias
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Photon
✓ signed The latest release, 1.3.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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