# Nominatim vs uMap

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

| | Nominatim | uMap |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Maps | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 4 542 ✓ | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 ✓ | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | v5.3.3 · 14 Oct 2026 ✓ | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Nominatim scores 68/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.

uMap ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Nominatim.

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

## Details

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

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