# OpenSearch vs Thingsboard

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

| | OpenSearch | Thingsboard |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 41 in Search Engines | #1 of 10 in IoT |
| GitHub stars | 13 927 | 22 620 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +152 ✓ | +141 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 24 ✓ |
| Latest release | 2.19.7 · 17 Oct 2026 | v4.3.1.8 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

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

Thingsboard ships more often: 24 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for OpenSearch.

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

## Details

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

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