# roadbook 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.

| | roadbook | uMap |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 36/100 | 64/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #7 of 9 in Mapping & GPS | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 23 | 1 628 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.1.4 · 23 Mar 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

uMap scores 64/100 against 36/100 for roadbook, so it is the safer default.

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

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

## Details

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

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