MapStore vs OSRM
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted maps & gis options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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MapStore
Open-source framework for creating web map portals
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OSRM
High-performance routing engine for OpenStreetMap
| Feature | MapStore | OSRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Maps & GIS | Maps & GIS |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | BSD-2-Clause |
| Language | JavaScript | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 8,192 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 654 | ★ 7,955 |
| First released | 2015 | 2012 |
| Replaces | ArcGIS Online, Carto | Google Directions API |
Why pick each one
Choose MapStore if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Choose OSRM if…
- Released under the BSD-2-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 8k GitHub stars
- Written in C++
Frequently asked questions
Is MapStore or OSRM better?
Neither is universally better. OSRM has the larger community, while MapStore is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are MapStore and OSRM free and open-source?
Yes. MapStore is licensed under BSD-2-Clause and OSRM under BSD-2-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MapStore and OSRM with Docker?
MapStore: yes. OSRM: yes.