# elasticsearch vs netxms

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

| | elasticsearch | netxms |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 41 in Search Engines | #19 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 78 425 ✓ | 417 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +456 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 ✓ | 15 |
| Latest release | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 ✓ | release-6.2.4 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Java | C++ |

## Which one should you pick?

elasticsearch scores 83/100 against 55/100 for netxms, so it is the safer default.

elasticsearch ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for netxms.

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

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