# Livebook vs uMap

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

| | Livebook | uMap |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 3 in Data Science | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 5 897 ✓ | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.19.10 · 17 Sept 2026 ✓ | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Elixir | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Livebook scores 69/100 against 65/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Livebook is easier to run; uMap needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Livebook](https://selfhost.directory/project/livebook) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/livebook.md)
- [uMap](https://selfhost.directory/project/umap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/umap.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/livebook-vs-umap