# OpenSearch vs Rembg

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

| | OpenSearch | Rembg |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #7 of 41 in Search Engines | #1 of 13 in Image Processing |
| GitHub stars | 13 930 | 25 223 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +155 ✓ | +84 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 11 |
| Latest release | 2.19.7 · 17 Oct 2026 | v2.0.86 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Rembg scores 78/100 against 76/100 for OpenSearch, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

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

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