Martin Tile ServervsProject OSRM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Martin Tile Server | Project OSRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Maps | #2 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 4 030 | 8 179 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +92 | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 45 | 16 |
| Latest release | python-cog-tiles-v0.1.1 · 22 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 | Rust | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Project OSRM scores 69/100 against 68/100 for Martin Tile Server, so it is the safer default.
Martin Tile Server ships more often: 45 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for Project OSRM.
If you want the quickest setup, Martin Tile Server is easier to run; Project OSRM needs more configuration.
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