# elasticsearch vs Tipi

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

| | elasticsearch | Tipi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 41 in Search Engines | #3 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 78 420 ✓ | 9 708 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +451 ✓ | +32 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 ✓ | 5 |
| Latest release | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 | v4.11.0 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

elasticsearch scores 83/100 against 71/100 for Tipi, so it is the safer default.

elasticsearch ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Tipi.

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

elasticsearch is growing faster right now (+451 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [elasticsearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/elasticsearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/elasticsearch.md)
- [Tipi](https://selfhost.directory/project/tipi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tipi.md)

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