JupyterLabvsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| JupyterLab | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Data Science | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 15 379 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +59 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 12 |
| Latest release | v4.7.0b0 · 28 Oct 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
JupyterLab scores 78/100 against 65/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, JupyterLab is easier to run; uMap needs more configuration.
JupyterLab is growing faster right now (+59 stars in 30 days).
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