tidbvsuMap
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| tidb | uMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 38 in Databases | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 40 685 | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +104 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 12 |
| Latest release | v8.5.8 · 27 Aug 2026 | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
tidb scores 80/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
uMap ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for tidb.
If you want the quickest setup, uMap is easier to run; tidb needs more configuration.
tidb is growing faster right now (+104 stars in 30 days).