GeoServervsWildbox
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| GeoServer | Wildbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Maps | #56 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 4 485 | 134 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 10 |
| Latest release | 2.27.7 · 18 Oct 2026 | v0.12.2 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Python |
Which one should you pick?
GeoServer scores 71/100 against 44/100 for Wildbox, so it is the safer default.
Wildbox ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for GeoServer.
If you want the quickest setup, GeoServer is easier to run; Wildbox needs more configuration.
GeoServer is growing faster right now (+9 stars in 30 days).
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