smsvsValhalla
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| sms | Valhalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #11 of 12 in Maps | #1 of 7 in Navigation |
| GitHub stars | 269 | 6 381 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +135 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 10 |
| Latest release | 8.0.0 · 8 Sept 2026 | 3.9.1 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
Valhalla scores 71/100 against 48/100 for sms, so it is the safer default.
Valhalla ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for sms.
If you want the quickest setup, sms is easier to run; Valhalla needs more configuration.
Valhalla is growing faster right now (+135 stars in 30 days).
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