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Elasticsearch vs OpenObserve
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| Fact | Elasticsearch | OpenObserve |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | TypeScript |
| Licence | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 78k | 22k |
| Latest | v9.5.5 | v1.1.0-rc1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 4 days between releases | about 3 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 121+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 43+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
OpenObserve replaces Elasticsearch. Alternatives to Elasticsearch →
PartialLogs, metrics and traces on object storage, with an Elasticsearch-compatible ingestion API.
Elasticsearch
OpenObserve
- v1.1.0-rc12026-09-30Release v1.1.0-rc1
- v1.0.42026-09-24Release v1.0.4
- v1.0.32026-09-18Release v1.0.3
- v1.0.22026-09-17Release v1.0.2
- v1.0.12026-09-16Release v1.0.1
Elasticsearch
✓ signed The latest release, v9.5.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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OpenObserve
unsigned The latest release, v1.1.0-rc1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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