MapTiler Server 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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MapTiler Server
Host OpenStreetMap vector tiles, satellite imagery, own geodata and
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OSRM
High-performance routing engine for OpenStreetMap
| Feature | MapTiler Server | OSRM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Maps & GIS | Maps & GIS |
| License | ⊘ Proprietary | BSD-2-Clause |
| Language | Unknown | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 8,192 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 7,955 |
| First released | 2020 | 2012 |
| Replaces | — | Google Directions API |
Why pick each one
Choose MapTiler Server if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Unknown
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
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 MapTiler Server or OSRM better?
Neither is universally better. OSRM has the larger community, while MapTiler Server is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are MapTiler Server and OSRM free and open-source?
Yes. MapTiler Server is licensed under ⊘ Proprietary and OSRM under BSD-2-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MapTiler Server and OSRM with Docker?
MapTiler Server: check the project docs for container support. OSRM: yes.