OJSvsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OJS | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 2 in Publishing | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 1 046 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 12 |
| Latest release | — | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | PHP | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
uMap scores 64/100 against 62/100 for OJS, so it is the safer default.
uMap ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for OJS.
If you want the quickest setup, uMap is easier to run; OJS needs more configuration.
uMap is growing faster right now (+25 stars in 30 days).
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