# elasticsearch vs UUSEC WAF

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

| | elasticsearch | UUSEC WAF |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 41 in Search Engines | #2 of 3 in Web Application Firewall |
| GitHub stars | 78 421 ✓ | 1 718 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +452 ✓ | +6 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 | v7.2.6 · 12 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | BSD-2-Clause |
| Main language | Java | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

elasticsearch scores 83/100 against 59/100 for UUSEC WAF, so it is the safer default.

elasticsearch ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for UUSEC WAF.

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

elasticsearch is growing faster right now (+452 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [elasticsearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/elasticsearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/elasticsearch.md)
- [UUSEC WAF](https://selfhost.directory/project/uusec-waf) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/uusec-waf.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/elasticsearch-vs-uusec-waf