Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM)vsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM) | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 7 in Navigation | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 8 178 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +75 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 12 |
| Latest release | v26.10.0 · 1 Oct 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | Other |
| Main language | C++ | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM) scores 71/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM) ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for uMap.
Open Source Routing Machine (OSRM) is growing faster right now (+75 stars in 30 days).
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