OpenStreetMapvsTile38
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenStreetMap | Tile38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 12 in Maps | #2 of 8 in Geospatial |
| GitHub stars | 2 867 | 9 750 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 2 |
| Latest release | — | 1.38.0 · 9 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Ruby | Go |
Which one should you pick?
OpenStreetMap and Tile38 score the same (66/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Tile38 ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for OpenStreetMap.
If you want the quickest setup, Tile38 is easier to run; OpenStreetMap needs more configuration.
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