# elasticsearch vs homelab-monitor

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

| | elasticsearch | homelab-monitor |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 41 in Search Engines | #19 of 51 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 78 421 ✓ | 227 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +452 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 ✓ | 23 |
| Latest release | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.37.0 · 23 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

elasticsearch scores 83/100 against 52/100 for homelab-monitor, so it is the safer default.

elasticsearch ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 23 for homelab-monitor.

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

elasticsearch is growing faster right now (+452 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/elasticsearch-vs-homelab-monitor