NominatimvsRowfill
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nominatim | Rowfill | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 42/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Maps | #4 of 5 in Data Analysis |
| GitHub stars | 4 542 | 365 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +42 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 0 |
| Latest release | v5.3.3 · 14 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Nominatim scores 68/100 against 42/100 for Rowfill, so it is the safer default.
Nominatim ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Rowfill.
Nominatim is growing faster right now (+42 stars in 30 days).
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