In computing, GeoServer is an open-source server written in Java that allows users to share, process and edit geospatial data. Designed for interoperability, it publishes data from any major spatial data source using open standards. GeoServer has evolved to become an easy method of connecting existing information to virtual globes such as Google Earth and NASA World Wind as well as to web-based maps such as OpenLayers, Leaflet, Google Maps and Bing Maps. GeoServer functions as the reference implementation of the Open Geospatial Consortium Web Feature Service standard, and also implements the Web Map Service, Web Coverage Service and Web Processing Service specifications.
GeoServer aims to operate as a node within a free and open Spatial Data Infrastructure. Just as the Apache HTTP Server has offered a free and open web server to publish HTML, GeoServer aims to do the same for geospatial data.
What is GeoServer?
GeoServer is an open-source maps & gi program for Windows from Open Source Geospatial Foundation. It ranks 7th by popularity among maps & gis in this catalogue. It is written in Java.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 126.7 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.0.2, released on October 16, 2026. 20 versions are listed since July 3, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.8 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 5,378 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 17 of our languages. Similar programs include Google Earth Pro, GeoDa and OpenOrienteering Mapper.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: GeoServer is an open-source maps & gi tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is GeoServer safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
429B23CF0A59BC70CD11268A5504C512B857E81D0340CC93173D509540E4833E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 20 versions ›20 versions over 5 years · about 3.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0.2Latest | October 16, 2026 | 126.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.1 | August 14, 2026 | 127.0 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.0 | June 12, 2026 | 126.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.28.6 | October 17, 2026 | 120.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.28.4 | May 31, 2026 | 119.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.28.2 | January 22, 2026 | 121.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.28.1 | November 24, 2025 | 121.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.28.0 | October 13, 2025 | 121.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OSGeo.GeoServer -echoco install geoserver -ydownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install geoserverInformation
- Publisher
- Open Source Geospatial Foundation
- Category
- Maps & GIS
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.0.2
- Released
- October 16, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 3, 2021
- Versions listed
- 20
- Updates / year
- 3.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 5,378
- Website
- geoserver.org
- winget ID
- OSGeo.GeoServer
- Chocolatey package
- geoserver
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Frequently asked questions
Is GeoServer free?
Yes. GeoServer is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is GeoServer safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install GeoServer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can GeoServer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GeoServer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of GeoServer?
The versions page lists all 20 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 3, 2021.
What are alternatives to GeoServer?
Google Earth Pro, GeoDa, OpenOrienteering Mapper, Garmin Express and Marble. The alternatives page compares them.
