Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM)vsReadMeABook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM) | ReadMeABook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 7 in Navigation | #3 of 15 in Audiobook Management |
| GitHub stars | 8 178 | 1 033 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +75 | +65 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 21 |
| Latest release | v26.10.0 · 1 Oct 2026 | v1.2.12 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM) scores 71/100 against 64/100 for ReadMeABook, so it is the safer default.
ReadMeABook ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM).
If you want the quickest setup, Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM) is easier to run; ReadMeABook needs more configuration.
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