Project OSRMvsscratch-map
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Project OSRM | scratch-map | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Mapping & GPS | #10 of 12 in Maps |
| GitHub stars | 8 179 | 411 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 0 |
| Latest release | v26.10.0 · 1 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C++ | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Project OSRM scores 69/100 against 49/100 for scratch-map, so it is the safer default.
Project OSRM ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for scratch-map.
If you want the quickest setup, scratch-map is easier to run; Project OSRM needs more configuration.
Project OSRM is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
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