# OpenSearch vs txtdot

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

| | OpenSearch | txtdot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 41 in Search Engines | #19 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 13 931 ✓ | 213 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +156 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 5 |
| Latest release | 2.19.7 · 17 Oct 2026 | v1.10.6 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenSearch scores 76/100 against 47/100 for txtdot, so it is the safer default.

OpenSearch ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for txtdot.

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

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)
- [txtdot](https://selfhost.directory/project/txtdot) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/txtdot.md)

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