milvusvsrackpad
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| milvus | rackpad | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 40 in Database Management | #15 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 46 523 | 423 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +274 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 5 |
| Latest release | v2.6.26 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.8.5 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
milvus scores 82/100 against 53/100 for rackpad, so it is the safer default.
milvus ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for rackpad.
If you want the quickest setup, rackpad is easier to run; milvus needs more configuration.
milvus is growing faster right now (+274 stars in 30 days).
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