# GeoServer vs ulogger-server

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

| | GeoServer | ulogger-server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Maps | #6 of 6 in Location Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 4 484 ✓ | 613 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | 2.27.7 · 18 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

GeoServer scores 71/100 against 50/100 for ulogger-server, so it is the safer default.

GeoServer ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ulogger-server.

GeoServer is growing faster right now (+8 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/geoserver-vs-ulogger-server