# OpenStreetMap vs Virtual Radar Server

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | OpenStreetMap | Virtual Radar Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 12 in Maps | #6 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 2 868 ✓ | 315 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Ruby | C |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenStreetMap scores 66/100 against 49/100 for Virtual Radar Server, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Virtual Radar Server is easier to run; OpenStreetMap needs more configuration.

OpenStreetMap is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenStreetMap](https://selfhost.directory/project/openstreetmap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openstreetmap.md)
- [Virtual Radar Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/virtual-radar-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/virtual-radar-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openstreetmap-vs-virtual-radar-server