ObservalvsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Observal | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #32 of 209 in AI Agents | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 4 533 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 159 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.15.1 · 16 Oct 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Observal scores 67/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
Observal ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for uMap.
Observal is growing faster right now (+1 159 stars in 30 days).
Observal details →uMap details →