# elasticsearch vs Suwayomi-Server

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

| | elasticsearch | Suwayomi-Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 41 in Search Engines | #1 of 4 in Manga Reader |
| GitHub stars | 78 412 ✓ | 7 968 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +432 ✓ | +215 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 ✓ | 7 |
| Latest release | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.4.2366 · 30 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

elasticsearch scores 84/100 against 71/100 for Suwayomi-Server, so it is the safer default.

elasticsearch ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Suwayomi-Server.

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

elasticsearch is growing faster right now (+432 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [elasticsearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/elasticsearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/elasticsearch.md)
- [Suwayomi-Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/suwayomi-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/suwayomi-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/elasticsearch-vs-suwayomi-server