# elasticsearch vs Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM)

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

| | elasticsearch | Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM) |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 41 in Search Engines | #77 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 78 425 ✓ | 165 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +456 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.2.7 · 29 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

elasticsearch scores 83/100 against 45/100 for Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM), so it is the safer default.

elasticsearch ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM).

If you want the quickest setup, Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM) is easier to run; elasticsearch needs more configuration.

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)
- [Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM)](https://selfhost.directory/project/self-hosted-metrics-shm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/self-hosted-metrics-shm.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/elasticsearch-vs-self-hosted-metrics-shm