chromavsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| chroma | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 5 in Vector Database | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 29 600 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +231 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 12 |
| Latest release | latest · 24 Jun 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
chroma scores 79/100 against 65/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
uMap ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for chroma.
If you want the quickest setup, chroma is easier to run; uMap needs more configuration.
chroma is growing faster right now (+231 stars in 30 days).
chroma details →uMap details →