Manticore Search vs OpenSearch
Both Manticore Search and OpenSearch are self-hosted alternatives to Algolia. Both are filed under Search Engines.
Side by side
| Field | Manticore Search | OpenSearch |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Full-text search and data analytics, with fast response time for small, medium and big data. | Distributed and RESTful search engine. |
| GitHub stars | 12,073 | 13,947 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Platforms | Docker, deb, C++, K8S | Java, Docker, K8S, deb |
| Latest release | release-29.9.0, 11 September 2026 | 2.19.7, 20 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 30 October 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| Website | https://github.com/manticoresoftware/manticoresearch/ | https://opensearch.org |
| Source code | https://github.com/manticoresoftware/manticoresearch/ | https://github.com/opensearch-project/OpenSearch |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- OpenSearch has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 13,947 against 12,073.
- OpenSearch recorded repository activity more recently, 1 November 2026 against 30 October 2026.
- OpenSearch has the newer release on record: 2.19.7, 20 October 2026, against release-29.9.0, 11 September 2026.
- Licenses differ: Manticore Search is listed under GPL-3.0; OpenSearch under Apache-2.0.
- Platforms differ: Manticore Search lists Docker, deb, C++, K8S; OpenSearch lists Java, Docker, K8S, deb.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Search Engines.