GeoServervssms
Two self-hosted Maps projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| GeoServer | sms | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Maps | #11 of 12 in Maps |
| GitHub stars | 4 484 | 269 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 5 |
| Latest release | 2.27.7 · 18 Oct 2026 | 8.0.0 · 8 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Python |
Which one should you pick?
GeoServer scores 71/100 against 48/100 for sms, so it is the safer default.
GeoServer ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for sms.
GeoServer is growing faster right now (+8 stars in 30 days).
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