milvusvsTagr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| milvus | Tagr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 40 in Database Management | #16 of 31 in Music |
| GitHub stars | 46 526 | 237 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +277 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 7 |
| Latest release | v2.6.26 · 23 Oct 2026 | v1.16.2 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
milvus scores 82/100 against 48/100 for Tagr, so it is the safer default.
milvus ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Tagr.
If you want the quickest setup, Tagr is easier to run; milvus needs more configuration.
milvus is growing faster right now (+277 stars in 30 days).
milvus details →Tagr details →
Swap a project
Keep milvus, compare it with
Keep Tagr, compare it with