Martin Tile ServervsTube Archivist
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Martin Tile Server | Tube Archivist | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Maps | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 4 032 | 8 553 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +91 | +84 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 45 | 6 |
| Latest release | python-cog-tiles-v0.1.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Tube Archivist scores 72/100 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 6 for Tube Archivist.
If you want the quickest setup, Martin Tile Server is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.
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