HaukvsValhalla
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Hauk | Valhalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 6 in Location Tracking | #1 of 7 in Navigation |
| GitHub stars | 944 | 6 380 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +134 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.6.4 · 21 Oct 2026 | 3.9.1 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | C |
Which one should you pick?
Valhalla scores 71/100 against 58/100 for Hauk, so it is the safer default.
Valhalla ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Hauk.
If you want the quickest setup, Hauk is easier to run; Valhalla needs more configuration.
Valhalla is growing faster right now (+134 stars in 30 days).
Hauk details →Valhalla details →