Project OSRMvsValkey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Project OSRM | Valkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Mapping & GPS | #3 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 8 179 | 27 552 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +270 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 22 |
| Latest release | v26.10.0 · 1 Oct 2026 | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | C++ | C |
Which one should you pick?
Valkey scores 81/100 against 69/100 for Project OSRM, so it is the safer default.
Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for Project OSRM.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; Project OSRM needs more configuration.
Valkey is growing faster right now (+270 stars in 30 days).
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