# elasticsearch vs Huly

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

| | elasticsearch | Huly |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 41 in Search Engines | #4 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 78 428 ✓ | 28 008 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +459 ✓ | +247 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.7.426 · 2 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | EPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

elasticsearch scores 83/100 against 74/100 for Huly, so it is the safer default.

elasticsearch ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Huly.

## Details

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

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