OlaresvsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Olares | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 22 in Home Server | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 5 330 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 135 | 12 |
| Latest release | 1.12.8-20261028 · 28 Oct 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Olares and uMap score the same (65/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Olares ships more often: 135 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for uMap.
If you want the quickest setup, uMap is easier to run; Olares needs more configuration.
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