# Hauk vs scratch-map

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

| | Hauk | scratch-map |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 6 in Location Tracking | #10 of 12 in Maps |
| GitHub stars | 944 ✓ | 411 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.6.4 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Hauk scores 58/100 against 49/100 for scratch-map, so it is the safer default.

Hauk ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for scratch-map.

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

## Details

- [Hauk](https://selfhost.directory/project/hauk) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hauk.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/hauk-vs-scratch-map