Pricing
Not listed
Official monthly price not confirmed
- API
- Language client libraries and REST APIs are documented in the official documentation library for building against OpenSearch clusters.
Finding the possibilities
OpenSearch
● Identity checkedSearch · Vendor site 2026-10-04
OpenSearch is a community-driven, open-source search and analytics suite for ingesting, searching, visualizing, and analyzing data. The project includes OpenSearch Core, OpenSearch Dashboards, and Data Prepper, with plugins for vector search, observability, security analytics, and machine learning under the Apache 2.0 license.
- Category
- Search
- Free access
- Fully open source under Apache License 2.0 with free downloads and community contribution on GitHub.
- API access
- Language client libraries and REST APIs are documented in the official documentation library for building against OpenSearch clusters.
Is OpenSearch right for you?
A good fit for
Developers and operators who need a self-managed search, analytics, observability, or vector database stack without proprietary licensing.
Before you choose
The opensearch.org site describes the open project and downloads rather than selling monthly hosted plans directly.
Open search and analytics
OpenSearch presents itself as a community-driven search and analytics suite spanning ingestion, visualization, vector search, and observability with extensible plugins.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core components | About page lists OpenSearch Core, Dashboards, and Data Prepper as the main suite components. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Apache 2.0 license | Project history notes production releases under the Apache License, Version 2.0. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Vector and ML plugins | About content highlights vector search, anomaly detection, and machine learning plugin capabilities. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
Understand the total cost
OpenSearch pricing & plans
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Frequently asked questions
What is OpenSearch used for?
OpenSearch is a community-driven, open-source search and analytics suite for ingesting, searching, visualizing, and analyzing data. The project includes OpenSearch Core, OpenSearch Dashboards, and Data Prepper, with plugins for vector search, observability, security analytics, and machine learning under the Apache 2.0 license.
Does OpenSearch have a free plan?
Fully open source under Apache License 2.0 with free downloads and community contribution on GitHub.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.
How much does OpenSearch cost?
A listed monthly price has not been confirmed. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use OpenSearch through an API?
Language client libraries and REST APIs are documented in the official documentation library for building against OpenSearch clusters.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
The opensearch.org site describes the open project and downloads rather than selling monthly hosted plans directly.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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