# OpenStreetMap vs Tile38

> 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.

## Details

- [OpenStreetMap](https://selfhost.directory/project/openstreetmap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openstreetmap.md)
- [Tile38](https://selfhost.directory/project/tile38) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tile38.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openstreetmap-vs-tile38