Free, open-source alternatives to Elastic Cloud
Hosted Elasticsearch. 4 apps you can run yourself instead of Elastic Cloud, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
OpenSearchBest match
Distributed and RESTful search engine.
MeiliSearch
Ultra relevant, instant and typo-tolerant full-text search API.
Typesense
Blazing fast, typo-tolerant open source search engine optimized for developer happiness and ease of use.
Manticore Search
Full-text search and data analytics, with fast response time for small, medium and big data (alternative to Elasticsearch).
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenSearch | 13,855 | Apache-2.0 | Java, Docker, Kubernetes | |
| MeiliSearch | 59,554 | MIT | Rust, Docker, Debian packages | |
| Typesense | 26,867 | GPL-3.0 | C++, Docker, Kubernetes | |
| Manticore Search | 12,051 | GPL-3.0 | Docker, Debian packages, C++ |
Why replace Elastic Cloud?
Elastic Cloud works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Elastic Cloud?
OpenSearch is the closest open-source replacement for Elastic Cloud in our list. MeiliSearch and Typesense are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Elastic Cloud?
Yes. All 4 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.