# Tile38 vs uMap

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

| | Tile38 | uMap |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Geospatial | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 9 750 ✓ | 1 628 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +18 | +25 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | 1.38.0 · 9 Jun 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?

Tile38 scores 66/100 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 Tile38.

If you want the quickest setup, Tile38 is easier to run; uMap needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Tile38](https://selfhost.directory/project/tile38) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tile38.md)
- [uMap](https://selfhost.directory/project/umap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/umap.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/tile38-vs-umap