# Dawarich vs scratch-map

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

| | Dawarich | scratch-map |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 6 in Location Tracking | #10 of 12 in Maps |
| GitHub stars | 10 772 ✓ | 411 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +270 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | 1.19.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Dawarich scores 73/100 against 49/100 for scratch-map, so it is the safer default.

Dawarich ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for scratch-map.

If you want the quickest setup, scratch-map is easier to run; Dawarich needs more configuration.

Dawarich is growing faster right now (+270 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Dawarich](https://selfhost.directory/project/dawarich) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dawarich.md)
- [scratch-map](https://selfhost.directory/project/scratch-map) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/scratch-map.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dawarich-vs-scratch-map