# GeoServer vs GraphHopper

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

| | GeoServer | GraphHopper |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Maps | #3 of 7 in Navigation |
| GitHub stars | 4 485 | 6 748 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 | +47 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 ✓ | 1 |
| Latest release | 2.27.7 · 18 Oct 2026 ✓ | 11.1 · 29 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

GeoServer scores 71/100 against 70/100 for GraphHopper, so it is the safer default.

GeoServer ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for GraphHopper.

GraphHopper is growing faster right now (+47 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [GeoServer](https://selfhost.directory/project/geoserver) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/geoserver.md)
- [GraphHopper](https://selfhost.directory/project/graphhopper) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/graphhopper.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/geoserver-vs-graphhopper