# GeoServer vs ryot

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

| | GeoServer | ryot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Maps | #4 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 4 485 ✓ | 3 648 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 | +42 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | 2.27.7 · 18 Oct 2026 ✓ | v10.5.0 · 22 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

GeoServer scores 71/100 against 63/100 for ryot, so it is the safer default.

GeoServer ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for ryot.

ryot is growing faster right now (+42 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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