MediaMTXvsProject OSRM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MediaMTX | Project OSRM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 118 in Media Server | #2 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 20 538 | 8 178 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +302 | +75 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 16 |
| Latest release | v1.21.3 · 25 Oct 2026 | v26.10.0 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | Go | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
MediaMTX scores 79/100 against 69/100 for Project OSRM, so it is the safer default.
MediaMTX ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for Project OSRM.
If you want the quickest setup, MediaMTX is easier to run; Project OSRM needs more configuration.
MediaMTX is growing faster right now (+302 stars in 30 days).
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