# Project OSRM vs sms

> 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 | 8 179 ✓ | 269 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | — |
| 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 (+76 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Project OSRM](https://selfhost.directory/project/project-osrm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/project-osrm.md)
- [sms](https://selfhost.directory/project/sms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sms.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/project-osrm-vs-sms