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GeoServer vs Mapserver

A side-by-side look at GeoServer and Mapserver. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GeoServer

GeoServer

Development

GeoServer is an open source software server written in Java that allows users to share, process and edit geospatial data. It is designed to be interoperable with major spatial data sources and standards.

gismapsgeospatial-dataopen-source
Mapserver

Mapserver

Development

Mapserver is an open source platform for publishing spatial data and interactive mapping applications to the web. It enables users to quickly build web mapping applications that leverage data from PostgreSQL/PostGIS, GeoJSON, and other sources.

mappinggisgeospatialopen-source

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