OpenSearch vs Typesense
OpenSearch and Typesense are both listed on Forkshelf as open source alternatives to Algolia. This page sets their license and GitHub activity side by side. Every figure comes from the GitHub API, fetched on 8 Nov 2026 [S1].
OpenSearch vs Typesense at a glance
| OpenSearch | Typesense | |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 [S1] | GPL-3.0 [S1] |
| GitHub stars | 13,974 on 8 Nov 2026 [S1] | 27,100 on 8 Nov 2026 [S1] |
| Last push | 7 Nov 2026 [S1] | 6 Nov 2026 [S1] |
| Latest release | 3.9.0 on 30 Sep 2026 [S1] | v30.2 on 20 Apr 2026 [S1] |
| Archived | No [S1] | No [S1] |
| Project site | opensearch.org/docs/latest/opensearch/index | typesense.org |
| Repository | opensearch-project/OpenSearch | typesense/typesense |
What is OpenSearch?
OpenSearch is an open source, distributed search engine with a RESTful API. Its code is on GitHub at opensearch-project/OpenSearch [S1].
What is Typesense?
Typesense describes itself as a typo-tolerant search engine that runs in memory. Its code is on GitHub at typesense/typesense [S1].
What Algolia does
Our catalog sums it up as: Algolia is a hosted search API priced by records and queries. [S2]
How we list OpenSearch and Typesense
Our Algolia alternatives page describes OpenSearch as: Hosting and backend. License: Apache-2.0. Self-hosted: yes. [S2] We list OpenSearch only as an alternative to Algolia [S3].
Our Algolia alternatives page describes Typesense as: Hosting and backend. License: GPL-3.0. Self-hosted: yes. [S2] We list Typesense only as an alternative to Algolia [S3].
OpenSearch vs Typesense license
The OpenSearch repository is under Apache-2.0 [S1].
The Typesense repository is under GPL-3.0 [S1].
Activity
On 8 Nov 2026, OpenSearch had 13,974 GitHub stars. It is not archived, and its last push was on 7 Nov 2026 [S1].
On 8 Nov 2026, Typesense had 27,100 GitHub stars. It is not archived, and its last push was on 6 Nov 2026 [S1].
OpenSearch's latest GitHub release is 3.9.0, from 30 Sep 2026 [S1].
Typesense's latest GitHub release is v30.2, from 20 Apr 2026 [S1].
Which one fits
Typesense has more GitHub stars than OpenSearch as of 8 Nov 2026 [S1]. Stars show interest, so check the issue tracker too.
OpenSearch had the more recent push, on 7 Nov 2026, against 6 Nov 2026 for Typesense [S1].
OpenSearch uses Apache-2.0 and Typesense uses GPL-3.0 [S1]. If you plan to change the code and run it as a service for others or ship it, read both licences before you pick.
Other Algolia alternatives
See the full list on the Algolia alternatives page [S2].
FAQ
Is OpenSearch open source?
Its repository is under Apache-2.0, as of 8 Nov 2026 [S1].
Is Typesense open source?
Its repository is under GPL-3.0, as of 8 Nov 2026 [S1].
Is the OpenSearch repository still active?
As of 8 Nov 2026, it is not archived and its last push was on 7 Nov 2026 [S1].
Is the Typesense repository still active?
As of 8 Nov 2026, it is not archived and its last push was on 6 Nov 2026 [S1].
Sources (all fetched 8 Nov 2026)
- [S1] https://api.github.com/repos/opensearch-project/OpenSearch, https://api.github.com/repos/typesense/typesense
- [S2] Forkshelf listing, https://forkshelf.com/alternative-to/algolia
- [S3] Forkshelf catalog, https://forkshelf.com/alternatives