milvusvstextpod
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| milvus | textpod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 40 in Database Management | #54 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 46 526 | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +277 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 3 |
| Latest release | v2.6.26 · 23 Oct 2026 | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
milvus scores 82/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.
milvus ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for textpod.
If you want the quickest setup, textpod is easier to run; milvus needs more configuration.
milvus is growing faster right now (+277 stars in 30 days).
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