# elasticsearch vs Warpgate

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

| | elasticsearch | Warpgate |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 41 in Search Engines | #11 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 78 429 ✓ | 8 159 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +460 ✓ | +199 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 | 33 ✓ |
| Latest release | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 | v0.30.2 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

elasticsearch scores 83/100 against 75/100 for Warpgate, so it is the safer default.

Warpgate ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 32 for elasticsearch.

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

elasticsearch is growing faster right now (+460 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [elasticsearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/elasticsearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/elasticsearch.md)
- [Warpgate](https://selfhost.directory/project/warpgate) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/warpgate.md)

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