# QGIS Web Client vs uMap

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

| | QGIS Web Client | uMap |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 65/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #9 of 12 in Maps | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 383 | 1 628 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +25 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | ci-latest-master · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

uMap scores 65/100 against 57/100 for QGIS Web Client, so it is the safer default.

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

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

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

## Details

- [QGIS Web Client](https://selfhost.directory/project/qwc2) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/qwc2.md)
- [uMap](https://selfhost.directory/project/umap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/umap.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/qwc2-vs-umap