uMapvsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| uMap | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 1 628 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 6 |
| Latest release | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
uMap scores 65/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
uMap ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
If you want the quickest setup, uMap is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
uMap is growing faster right now (+25 stars in 30 days).
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