# Monero vs OpenSearch

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

| | Monero | OpenSearch |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #7 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 10 961 | 13 929 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +90 | +154 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.18.5.4 · 15 Oct 2026 | 2.19.7 · 17 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

Monero and OpenSearch score the same (76/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Monero ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for OpenSearch.

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

## Details

- [Monero](https://selfhost.directory/project/monero) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/monero.md)
- [OpenSearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/opensearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/opensearch.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/monero-vs-opensearch