OpenSearch vs Typesense
Both OpenSearch and Typesense are self-hosted alternatives to Algolia. Both are filed under Search Engines.
Side by side
| Field | OpenSearch | Typesense |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Distributed and RESTful search engine. | Blazing fast, typo-tolerant search engine optimized for developer happiness and ease of use. |
| GitHub stars | 13,947 | 27,075 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Platforms | Java, Docker, K8S, deb | C++, Docker, K8S, deb |
| Latest release | 2.19.7, 20 October 2026 | v30.2, 19 April 2026 |
| Repository activity | 1 November 2026 | 30 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| Website | https://opensearch.org | https://typesense.org |
| Source code | https://github.com/opensearch-project/OpenSearch | https://github.com/typesense/typesense |
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.
- Typesense has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 27,075 against 13,947.
- 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 v30.2, 19 April 2026.
- Licenses differ: OpenSearch is listed under Apache-2.0; Typesense under GPL-3.0.
- Platforms differ: OpenSearch lists Java, Docker, K8S, deb; Typesense lists C++, Docker, K8S, deb.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Search Engines.