uMapvsVert
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| uMap | Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Mapping & GPS | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 1 628 | 16 162 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 | +532 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 0 |
| Latest release | 3.8.1 · 19 Aug 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Vert 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 0 for Vert.
If you want the quickest setup, Vert is easier to run; uMap needs more configuration.
Vert is growing faster right now (+532 stars in 30 days).
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