headscalevsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| headscale | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 31 in Networking | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 45 148 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 078 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.29.6 · 24 Oct 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | Other |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
headscale scores 82/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
uMap ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for headscale.
headscale is growing faster right now (+1 078 stars in 30 days).
headscale details →uMap details →