# QFieldCloud 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.

| | QFieldCloud | uMap |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 9 in Mapping & GPS | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 246 | 1 628 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | v26.29 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

uMap scores 64/100 against 54/100 for QFieldCloud, so it is the safer default.

uMap ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for QFieldCloud.

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

uMap is growing faster right now (+25 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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