uMapvsValhalla
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| uMap | Valhalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS | #1 of 7 in Navigation |
| GitHub stars | 1 628 | 6 379 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 | +133 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 10 |
| Latest release | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 | 3.9.1 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Valhalla scores 71/100 against 64/100 for uMap, so it is the safer default.
uMap ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Valhalla.
If you want the quickest setup, uMap is easier to run; Valhalla needs more configuration.
Valhalla is growing faster right now (+133 stars in 30 days).
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