Project OSRMvssms
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Project OSRM | sms | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Mapping & GPS | #11 of 12 in Maps |
| GitHub stars | 8 178 | 269 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +75 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 5 |
| Latest release | v26.10.0 · 1 Oct 2026 | 8.0.0 · 8 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Project OSRM scores 69/100 against 48/100 for sms, so it is the safer default.
Project OSRM ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for sms.
If you want the quickest setup, sms is easier to run; Project OSRM needs more configuration.
Project OSRM is growing faster right now (+75 stars in 30 days).
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