# Project OSRM vs Vert

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

| | Project OSRM | Vert |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Mapping & GPS | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 8 178 | 16 162 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +75 | +532 ✓ |
| 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++ | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Vert scores 71/100 against 69/100 for Project OSRM, so it is the safer default.

Project OSRM ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.

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

Vert is growing faster right now (+532 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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