RedisvsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Redis | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 38 in Databases | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 77 153 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +699 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 12 |
| Latest release | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Redis scores 86/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for uMap.
Redis is growing faster right now (+699 stars in 30 days).