geopulsevsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| geopulse | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 6 in Location Tracking | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 1 464 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +52 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 | 12 |
| Latest release | v2.1.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Java | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
geopulse and uMap score the same (64/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
geopulse ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for uMap.
If you want the quickest setup, geopulse is easier to run; uMap needs more configuration.
geopulse is growing faster right now (+52 stars in 30 days).
geopulse details →uMap details →