DuckDB Spatial: Fast spatial SQL on files, right on your laptop. GeoServer: Open-source server for sharing geospatial data via OGC standards.
| DuckDB Spatial | GeoServer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Spatial Analysis & GeoAI | Web GIS & Cloud Platforms |
| Pricing model | Open source | Open source |
| Starts at | Free | Free |
| Free tier | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Software licence | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Python, Command line, Windows, macOS, Linux | Linux, Windows, macOS |
| Made by | — | — |
| Commercial use | Allowed | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Allowed | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Allowed | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 1 | 8 |
| Visit | Visit |
DuckDB Spatial features
- Spatial SQL in an embedded database
- Reads many formats via GDAL
- GeoParquet support
- Fast analytics on large files
GeoServer features
- WMS, WFS, WCS, WMTS
- Vector tiles
- SLD and CSS styling
- PostGIS and raster sources
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.