# sdnext vs uMap

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

| | sdnext | uMap |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 11 in Image Generation | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 7 362 ✓ | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +16 | +25 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

sdnext scores 71/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

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

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