# OpenSearch vs OxMgr

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

| | OpenSearch | OxMgr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 41 in Search Engines | #6 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 13 925 ✓ | 295 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +150 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | 2.19.7 · 17 Oct 2026 | v0.6.0 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenSearch scores 76/100 against 49/100 for OxMgr, so it is the safer default.

OxMgr ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for OpenSearch.

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

OpenSearch is growing faster right now (+150 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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