# OpenTripPlanner vs Tile38

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

| | OpenTripPlanner | Tile38 |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 66/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 7 in Navigation | #2 of 8 in Geospatial |
| GitHub stars | 2 766 | 9 750 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 ✓ | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v2.10.0 · 9 Sept 2026 ✓ | 1.38.0 · 9 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Tile38 scores 66/100 against 64/100 for OpenTripPlanner, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Tile38 is easier to run; OpenTripPlanner needs more configuration.

## Details

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

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