# OpenSearch vs Percona Server for MySQL

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

| | OpenSearch | Percona Server for MySQL |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 41 in Search Engines | #26 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 13 921 ✓ | 1 280 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +156 ✓ | +6 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | 2.19.7 · 17 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | C |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenSearch scores 76/100 against 61/100 for Percona Server for MySQL, so it is the safer default.

OpenSearch ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Percona Server for MySQL.

OpenSearch is growing faster right now (+156 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenSearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/opensearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/opensearch.md)
- [Percona Server for MySQL](https://selfhost.directory/project/percona-server-for-mysql) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/percona-server-for-mysql.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/opensearch-vs-percona-server-for-mysql