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Photon vs Valhalla
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| Fact | Photon | Valhalla |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 3.1k | 6.3k |
| Latest | 1.3.0 | 3.9.1 |
| Last push | 2026-09-24 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 39 days between releases | about 17 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 18 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Google Maps Platform. Alternatives to Google Maps Platform →
PartialPhotonSearch-as-you-type geocoding over OpenStreetMap data.
PartialValhallaRouting, isochrones and map matching over OpenStreetMap data behind an HTTP API; no live traffic.
Photon
✓ signed The latest release, 1.3.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Valhalla
✓ signed The latest release, 3.9.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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