# elasticsearch vs growthbook

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | elasticsearch | growthbook |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 41 in Search Engines | #3 of 8 in Feature Flags |
| GitHub stars | 78 425 ✓ | 8 545 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +456 ✓ | +124 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 ✓ | 6 |
| Latest release | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 ✓ | v5.1.0 · 22 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

elasticsearch scores 83/100 against 71/100 for growthbook, so it is the safer default.

elasticsearch ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for growthbook.

If you want the quickest setup, growthbook is easier to run; elasticsearch needs more configuration.

elasticsearch is growing faster right now (+456 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [elasticsearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/elasticsearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/elasticsearch.md)
- [growthbook](https://selfhost.directory/project/growthbook) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/growthbook.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/elasticsearch-vs-growthbook