OllamavsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Ollama | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 95/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 25 in LLM Inference | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 185 088 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 540 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 50 | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.40.12 · 27 Oct 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Ollama scores 95/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
Ollama ships more often: 50 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for uMap.
If you want the quickest setup, Ollama is easier to run; uMap needs more configuration.
Ollama is growing faster right now (+3 540 stars in 30 days).
Ollama details →uMap details →