# Telegraf vs uMap

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

| | Telegraf | uMap |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 104 in Monitoring & observability | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 17 886 ✓ | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +55 ✓ | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 ✓ | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.40.2 · 12 Oct 2026 ✓ | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Telegraf scores 78/100 against 65/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.

Telegraf ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for uMap.

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

Telegraf is growing faster right now (+55 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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