Martin Tile ServervsYOURLS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Martin Tile Server | YOURLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Maps | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 4 032 | 12 293 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +91 | +50 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 45 | 4 |
| Latest release | python-cog-tiles-v0.1.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | 1.10.6 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
YOURLS scores 74/100 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 4 for YOURLS.
If you want the quickest setup, Martin Tile Server is easier to run; YOURLS needs more configuration.
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