# scratch-map vs uMap

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

| | scratch-map | uMap |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 65/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #10 of 12 in Maps | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 411 | 1 628 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +25 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

uMap scores 65/100 against 49/100 for scratch-map, so it is the safer default.

uMap ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for scratch-map.

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

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

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/scratch-map-vs-umap