# elasticsearch vs PostHog

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

| | elasticsearch | PostHog |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 41 in Search Engines | #1 of 27 in Analytics |
| GitHub stars | 78 428 ✓ | 40 497 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +459 | +588 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 | 3500 ✓ |
| Latest release | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 | agent-skills-v0.3890.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Java | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

elasticsearch scores 83/100 against 81/100 for PostHog, so it is the safer default.

PostHog ships more often: 3500 stable releases in the past year, against 32 for elasticsearch.

## Details

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

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