# OpenSearch vs Web Rendering Proxy (WRP)

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

| | OpenSearch | Web Rendering Proxy (WRP) |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 41 in Search Engines | #11 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 13 925 ✓ | 1 306 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +160 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | 2.19.7 · 17 Oct 2026 ✓ | 4.10.3 · 23 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenSearch scores 76/100 against 53/100 for Web Rendering Proxy (WRP), so it is the safer default.

OpenSearch ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Web Rendering Proxy (WRP).

If you want the quickest setup, Web Rendering Proxy (WRP) is easier to run; OpenSearch needs more configuration.

OpenSearch is growing faster right now (+160 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenSearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/opensearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/opensearch.md)
- [Web Rendering Proxy (WRP)](https://selfhost.directory/project/wrp) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wrp.md)

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