MeiliSearchvsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeiliSearch | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 59 699 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +311 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Rust | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for uMap.
MeiliSearch is growing faster right now (+311 stars in 30 days).
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