# Owncast vs uMap

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

| | Owncast | uMap |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 11 631 ✓ | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 ✓ | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.3.0 · 2 Sept 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?

Owncast scores 73/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.

uMap ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Owncast.

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

Owncast is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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