# elasticsearch vs Yarr

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

| | elasticsearch | Yarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 41 in Search Engines | #7 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 78 429 ✓ | 4 080 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +449 ✓ | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v9.5.5 · 6 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.9 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

elasticsearch scores 84/100 against 61/100 for Yarr, so it is the safer default.

elasticsearch ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Yarr.

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

elasticsearch is growing faster right now (+449 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [elasticsearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/elasticsearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/elasticsearch.md)
- [Yarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/yarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/yarr.md)

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