# GeoServer vs roadbook

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

| | GeoServer | roadbook |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 36/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Maps | #7 of 9 in Mapping & GPS |
| GitHub stars | 4 485 ✓ | 23 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | 2.27.7 · 18 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.1.4 · 23 Mar 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Java | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

GeoServer scores 71/100 against 36/100 for roadbook, so it is the safer default.

roadbook ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for GeoServer.

GeoServer is growing faster right now (+9 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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