OpenStreetMapvsValhalla
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenStreetMap | Valhalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 12 in Maps | #1 of 7 in Navigation |
| GitHub stars | 2 867 | 6 379 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 | +133 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | 3.9.1 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Ruby | C |
Which one should you pick?
Valhalla scores 71/100 against 66/100 for OpenStreetMap, so it is the safer default.
Valhalla ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for OpenStreetMap.
Valhalla is growing faster right now (+133 stars in 30 days).
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