# OpenSearch vs Teleport

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

| | OpenSearch | Teleport |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 41 in Search Engines | #4 of 40 in Authentication |
| GitHub stars | 13 921 | 21 038 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +156 ✓ | +102 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 6 |
| Latest release | 2.19.7 · 17 Oct 2026 ✓ | v18.10.0 · 8 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

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

OpenSearch ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Teleport.

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

## Details

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

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