GeoLensvsValhalla
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| GeoLens | Valhalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 8 in Geospatial | #1 of 7 in Navigation |
| GitHub stars | 282 | 6 381 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +135 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.27.1 · 24 Oct 2026 | 3.9.1 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
Valhalla scores 71/100 against 52/100 for GeoLens, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, GeoLens is easier to run; Valhalla needs more configuration.
Valhalla is growing faster right now (+135 stars in 30 days).
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