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Manticore Search vs VictoriaLogs

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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MA Manticore Search Fast, low-footprint database for search VS VI VictoriaLogs Fast and resource-efficient open-source log database
FeatureManticore SearchVictoriaLogs
CategorySearch EnginesMonitoring & Status
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageC++Go
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, bare-metaldocker, kubernetes, binary
GitHub stars★ 11,928★ 2,118
First released20172023
ReplacesElasticsearch, AlgoliaSplunk, Elasticsearch

Why pick each one

Choose Manticore Search if…

  • Lightweight and fast
  • SQL-friendly
Manticore Search details

Choose VictoriaLogs if…

  • Very efficient on hardware
  • Fast log queries
VictoriaLogs details

Frequently asked questions

Is Manticore Search or VictoriaLogs better?

Neither is universally better. Manticore Search has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Manticore Search and VictoriaLogs free and open-source?

Yes. Manticore Search is licensed under GPL-3.0 and VictoriaLogs under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Manticore Search and VictoriaLogs with Docker?

Manticore Search: yes. VictoriaLogs: yes.

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