# Project OSRM vs Tile38

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

| | Project OSRM | Tile38 |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Mapping & GPS | #2 of 8 in Geospatial |
| GitHub stars | 8 178 | 9 750 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +75 ✓ | +18 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v26.10.0 · 1 Oct 2026 ✓ | 1.38.0 · 9 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Project OSRM scores 69/100 against 66/100 for Tile38, so it is the safer default.

Project OSRM ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Tile38.

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

Project OSRM is growing faster right now (+75 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Project OSRM](https://selfhost.directory/project/project-osrm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/project-osrm.md)
- [Tile38](https://selfhost.directory/project/tile38) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tile38.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/project-osrm-vs-tile38