GeoServervsscratch-map
Two self-hosted Maps projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| GeoServer | scratch-map | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Maps | #10 of 12 in Maps |
| GitHub stars | 4 485 | 411 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 0 |
| Latest release | 2.27.7 · 18 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
GeoServer scores 71/100 against 49/100 for scratch-map, so it is the safer default.
GeoServer ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for scratch-map.
If you want the quickest setup, scratch-map is easier to run; GeoServer needs more configuration.
GeoServer is growing faster right now (+9 stars in 30 days).
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