# Lightpanda vs uMap

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

| | Lightpanda | uMap |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Browser Automation | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 37 102 ✓ | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +301 ✓ | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | 1.0.2 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Zig | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Lightpanda scores 79/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.

uMap ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Lightpanda.

If you want the quickest setup, Lightpanda is easier to run; uMap needs more configuration.

Lightpanda is growing faster right now (+301 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Lightpanda](https://selfhost.directory/project/browser) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/browser.md)
- [uMap](https://selfhost.directory/project/umap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/umap.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/browser-vs-umap