# elasticsearch vs Piik

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

| | elasticsearch | Piik |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 41 in Search Engines | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 78 420 ✓ | 3 849 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +451 ✓ | +391 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 ✓ | 14 |
| Latest release | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

elasticsearch scores 83/100 against 73/100 for Piik, so it is the safer default.

elasticsearch ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Piik.

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

## Details

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

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