Nominatimvssms
Two self-hosted Maps projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nominatim | sms | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Maps | #11 of 12 in Maps |
| GitHub stars | 4 542 | 269 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 5 |
| Latest release | v5.3.3 · 14 Oct 2026 | 8.0.0 · 8 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Nominatim scores 68/100 against 48/100 for sms, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, sms is easier to run; Nominatim needs more configuration.
Nominatim is growing faster right now (+43 stars in 30 days).
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