Mapeo vs uMap
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted maps & gis options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Mapeo
Offline-first collaborative mapping for communities
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uMap
Create and share custom maps on OpenStreetMap
| Feature | Mapeo | uMap |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Maps & GIS | Maps & GIS |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 25 | ★ 1,576 |
| First released | 2017 | 2013 |
| Replaces | ArcGIS, Google My Maps | Google My Maps |
Why pick each one
Choose Mapeo if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose uMap if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.6k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Mapeo or uMap better?
Neither is universally better. uMap has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Mapeo and uMap free and open-source?
Yes. Mapeo is licensed under MIT and uMap under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mapeo and uMap with Docker?
Mapeo: check the project docs for container support. uMap: yes.