GitnessvsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gitness | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Code Hosting | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 38 745 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +318 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 12 |
| Latest release | v2.28.2 · 20 Apr 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Gitness scores 80/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
uMap ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Gitness.
If you want the quickest setup, Gitness is easier to run; uMap needs more configuration.
Gitness is growing faster right now (+318 stars in 30 days).
Gitness details →uMap details →