# Nominatim vs scratch-map

> Two self-hosted [Maps projects](https://selfhost.directory/maps), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Nominatim | scratch-map |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Maps | #10 of 12 in Maps |
| GitHub stars | 4 543 ✓ | 411 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v5.3.3 · 14 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Nominatim scores 68/100 against 49/100 for scratch-map, so it is the safer default.

Nominatim ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for scratch-map.

If you want the quickest setup, scratch-map is easier to run; Nominatim needs more configuration.

Nominatim is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Nominatim](https://selfhost.directory/project/nominatim) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nominatim.md)
- [scratch-map](https://selfhost.directory/project/scratch-map) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/scratch-map.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nominatim-vs-scratch-map