# GeoServer vs OpenStreetMap

> Two self-hosted [Maps projects](https://selfhost.directory/maps), 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).

## Details

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

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