OpenSearchvsrtmp-hls-server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenSearch | rtmp-hls-server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 42/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 41 in Search Engines | #46 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 13 925 | 446 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +160 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 0 |
| Latest release | 2.19.7 · 17 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
OpenSearch scores 76/100 against 42/100 for rtmp-hls-server, so it is the safer default.
OpenSearch ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for rtmp-hls-server.
If you want the quickest setup, rtmp-hls-server is easier to run; OpenSearch needs more configuration.
OpenSearch is growing faster right now (+160 stars in 30 days).
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