ShieldsvsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shields | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 27 331 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +125 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 12 |
| Latest release | — | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Shields scores 80/100 against 65/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
uMap ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shields.
If you want the quickest setup, Shields is easier to run; uMap needs more configuration.
Shields is growing faster right now (+125 stars in 30 days).
Shields details →uMap details →