bookwyrmvsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bookwyrm | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #26 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 2 806 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.9.3 · 9 Sept 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
uMap scores 64/100 against 58/100 for bookwyrm, so it is the safer default.
uMap ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for bookwyrm.
If you want the quickest setup, uMap is easier to run; bookwyrm needs more configuration.
bookwyrm details →uMap details →