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Loki vs Manticore Search

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LokiManticore Search
LanguageGoC++
LicenceAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
Stars29k12k
Latestv3.7.8release-29.9.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 5 days between releasesabout 21 days between releases
Active contributors39+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Elasticsearch. Alternatives to Elasticsearch →

    PartialLokiIndexes labels rather than full text, and queries log lines with LogQL.

    PartialManticore SearchFull-text search over SQL and an HTTP JSON API, with part of Elasticsearch's API.