DatabasusvsProject OSRM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Databasus | Project OSRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 46 in Backup | #2 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 9 201 | 8 178 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +560 | +75 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 37 | 16 |
| Latest release | v3.64.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | v26.10.0 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | Typescript | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Databasus scores 75/100 against 69/100 for Project OSRM, so it is the safer default.
Databasus ships more often: 37 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for Project OSRM.
If you want the quickest setup, Databasus is easier to run; Project OSRM needs more configuration.
Databasus is growing faster right now (+560 stars in 30 days).
Databasus details →Project OSRM details →