# scratch-map vs Valhalla

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

| | scratch-map | Valhalla |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #10 of 12 in Maps | #1 of 7 in Navigation |
| GitHub stars | 411 | 6 381 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +135 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | 3.9.1 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Valhalla scores 71/100 against 49/100 for scratch-map, so it is the safer default.

Valhalla ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for scratch-map.

If you want the quickest setup, scratch-map is easier to run; Valhalla needs more configuration.

Valhalla is growing faster right now (+135 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [scratch-map](https://selfhost.directory/project/scratch-map) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/scratch-map.md)
- [Valhalla](https://selfhost.directory/project/valhalla) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/valhalla.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/scratch-map-vs-valhalla