GeoServervsOpenStreetMap
Two self-hosted Maps projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| GeoServer | OpenStreetMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Maps | #4 of 12 in Maps |
| GitHub stars | 4 483 | 2 867 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +7 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 0 |
| Latest release | 2.27.7 · 18 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
GeoServer scores 71/100 against 66/100 for OpenStreetMap, so it is the safer default.
GeoServer ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for OpenStreetMap.
If you want the quickest setup, GeoServer is easier to run; OpenStreetMap needs more configuration.
OpenStreetMap is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).
GeoServer details →OpenStreetMap details →All Maps projects →
Swap a project
Keep GeoServer, compare it with
Keep OpenStreetMap, compare it with