MikochivsOpenSearch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mikochi | OpenSearch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 50/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #18 of 34 in File Management | #7 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 378 | 13 929 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +154 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | 1.12.2 · 15 Oct 2026 | 2.19.7 · 17 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
OpenSearch scores 76/100 against 50/100 for Mikochi, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Mikochi is easier to run; OpenSearch needs more configuration.
OpenSearch is growing faster right now (+154 stars in 30 days).
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