# Project OSRM vs uMap

> Two self-hosted [Mapping & GPS projects](https://selfhost.directory/mapping-gps), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Project OSRM | uMap |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Mapping & GPS | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 8 178 ✓ | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +75 ✓ | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 ✓ | 12 |
| Latest release | v26.10.0 · 1 Oct 2026 ✓ | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | Other |
| Main language | C++ | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Project OSRM scores 69/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.

Project OSRM ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for uMap.

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

Project OSRM is growing faster right now (+75 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Project OSRM](https://selfhost.directory/project/project-osrm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/project-osrm.md)
- [uMap](https://selfhost.directory/project/umap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/umap.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/project-osrm-vs-umap