Martin Tile ServervsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Martin Tile Server | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Maps | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 4 030 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +92 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 45 | 12 |
| Latest release | python-cog-tiles-v0.1.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Martin Tile Server scores 68/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
Martin Tile Server ships more often: 45 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for uMap.
If you want the quickest setup, Martin Tile Server is easier to run; uMap needs more configuration.
Martin Tile Server is growing faster right now (+92 stars in 30 days).
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