GeoServer

An open-source server that publishes geospatial data from common spatial sources through open OGC standards.

FreeOpen sourceSelf-hosted
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About GeoServer

GeoServer is a server for sharing geospatial data. It reads data from major spatial data sources and publishes it through OGC-certified services: Web Map Service, Web Feature Service, Web Coverage Service and Web Map Tile Service, with more formats available as extensions.

It is an Open Source Geospatial Foundation project developed by a community of individuals and organisations, with commercial support offered by core contributors. Version 3.0 was released in 2026, and maintenance releases continue. It suits GIS teams and organisations that need to publish maps and spatial data on their own infrastructure.

Strengths

  • OGC-certified WMS, WFS, WCS and WMTS
  • Reads many spatial data sources
  • Active releases with security updates in 2026
  • OSGeo project with commercial support options

Limitations

  • Requires GIS knowledge to set up and run
  • Server software, not a map viewer for end users

Details

Pricing
FreeFree and open source; commercial support is available from third-party companies.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
The GeoServer contributors
Platforms
Self-hosted
How it runs
Self-hosted
Account
Not required
Best suited for
Organisations publishing spatial data through standard web map services
Last verified
Added
Provenance
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  • Martin

    Lightweight vector tile server that serves map tiles from PostGIS, MBTiles and PMTiles sources.

    FreeOpen sourceSelf-hostedCommand line

    Martin is a lighter open-source server that serves vector tiles from PostGIS, MBTiles and PMTiles, without GeoServer's OGC WMS and WFS services.

  • TileServer GL

    A self-hosted map tile server for vector and raster tiles with server-side rendering of GL styles.

    FreeOpen sourceSelf-hosted

    TileServer GL is open source and serves vector and raster tiles with WMTS support, but does not offer the full OGC service set.

GeoServer as an alternative

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  • MapServer

    An open-source server platform for publishing spatial data and interactive maps on the web.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxSelf-hosted

    GeoServer is another open-source OSGeo server offering OGC-certified WMS, WFS, WCS and WMTS, with commercial support options but requiring GIS knowledge to run.

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