NominatimvsRStudio Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nominatim | RStudio Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Maps | #21 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 4 542 | 5 102 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +42 | +26 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 0 |
| Latest release | v5.3.3 · 14 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Nominatim scores 68/100 against 67/100 for RStudio Server, so it is the safer default.
Nominatim ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for RStudio Server.
If you want the quickest setup, RStudio Server is easier to run; Nominatim needs more configuration.
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