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Manticore Search vs OpenSearch
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| Fact | Manticore Search | OpenSearch |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Java |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 12k | 14k |
| Latest | release-29.9.0 | 3.9.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 21 days between releases | about 43 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 104 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Elasticsearch. Alternatives to Elasticsearch →
PartialManticore SearchFull-text search over SQL and an HTTP JSON API, with part of Elasticsearch's API.
Full replacementOpenSearchFork of Elasticsearch 7.10.2, APIs have diverged since.
Manticore Search
- release-29.9.02026-09-11Manticore Search 29.9.0
- release-29.0.22026-08-14Manticore Search 29.0.2
- release-28.6.62026-07-31Manticore Search 28.6.6
- release-28.4.42026-07-10Manticore Search 28.4.4
- 27.1.52026-06-19Manticore Search 27.1.5
OpenSearch
- 3.9.02026-09-29Compatible with OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards version 3.9.0
- 3.8.02026-08-05Compatible with OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards version 3.8.0
- 2.19.62026-07-06Compatible with OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards version 2.19.6
- 3.7.02026-06-09Compatible with OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards version 3.7.0
- 3.6.02026-04-07Compatible with OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards version 3.6.0
Manticore Search
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OpenSearch
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