Comparison
hora vs search
Verdict
Pick hora if hora is a Rust-based library for high-performance approximate nearest neighbor search algorithms critical in applications such as image and recommender systems where speed and efficiency are paramount; pick search if search is a Go library enabling embedded vector search and semantic embeddings via the llama.cpp framework.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | hora | search |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (214d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Sep 20, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- hora
- efficient approximate nearest neighbor search algorithm collections library written in Rust
- search
- Go library for embedded vector search and semantic embeddings with llamacpp
Stars
- hora
- 2.7k
- search
- 559
Forks
- hora
- 77
- search
- 24
Open issues
- hora
- 26
- search
- 5
Language
- hora
- Rust
- search
- Go
Adopt for
- hora
- Hora is a Rust-based library for high-performance approximate nearest neighbor search algorithms critical in applications such as image and recommender systems where speed and efficiency are paramount.
- search
- search is a Go library enabling embedded vector search and semantic embeddings via the llama.cpp framework.
Persona
- hora
- -
- search
- -
Runtime
- hora
- -
- search
- -
License
- hora
- Apache-2.0
- search
- MIT
Last pushed
- hora
- Feb 17, 2026
- search
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- hora
- Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
- search
- Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- hora
- Slowing (36%)
- search
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- hora
- 214d
- search
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- hora
- 26
- search
- 5
Stars delta
- hora
- -8 (30d)
- search
- +4 (30d)
Owner type
- hora
- Organization
- search
- User
Full report
- hora
- Trust report
- search
- Trust report
Choose hora if…
- hora is primarily Rust; search is Go.
- License: hora is Apache-2.0, search is MIT.
- Tags unique to hora: algorithm, approximate-nearest-neighbor-search, artificial-intelligence, data-structures.
- When you require a high-speed library written in Rust to implement an efficient similarity-search solution
When NOT to use hora
- If your project is restricted to languages other than Rust and you cannot work with Rust bindings or require a more general-purpose vector database library
- When exact nearest neighbor search accuracy is preferred over the speed provided by approximate algorithms, as Hora specializes in sacrificing minimal precision for significant performance gains
Choose search if…
- search is primarily Go; hora is Rust.
- License: search is MIT, hora is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to search: ai, bert, embeddings, gguf.
- Use for projects needing a lightweight, fast integration of semantic search capabilities within applications written in Go
When NOT to use search
- Avoid if relying on out-of-the-box support beyond Go or requiring heavy customization that is not supported directly by llama.cpp's capabilities
- Not suitable when a more comprehensive database service with extensive querying and integration features is desired over an embedded solution
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (hora-search/hora) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (hora-search/hora) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (hora-search/hora) · observed Feb 17, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (kelindar/search) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (kelindar/search) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (kelindar/search) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: hora 2.7k · search 559 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between hora and search?
- hora: efficient approximate nearest neighbor search algorithm collections library written in Rust. search: Go library for embedded vector search and semantic embeddings with llamacpp. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose hora over search?
- Choose hora over search when hora is primarily Rust; search is Go; License: hora is Apache-2.0, search is MIT; Tags unique to hora: algorithm, approximate-nearest-neighbor-search, artificial-intelligence, data-structures; When you require a high-speed library written in Rust to implement an efficient similarity-search solution.
- When should I choose search over hora?
- Choose search over hora when search is primarily Go; hora is Rust; License: search is MIT, hora is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to search: ai, bert, embeddings, gguf; Use for projects needing a lightweight, fast integration of semantic search capabilities within applications written in Go.
- When should I avoid hora?
- If your project is restricted to languages other than Rust and you cannot work with Rust bindings or require a more general-purpose vector database library When exact nearest neighbor search accuracy is preferred over the speed provided by approximate algorithms, as Hora specializes in sacrificing minimal precision for significant performance gains
- When should I avoid search?
- Avoid if relying on out-of-the-box support beyond Go or requiring heavy customization that is not supported directly by llama.cpp's capabilities Not suitable when a more comprehensive database service with extensive querying and integration features is desired over an embedded solution
- Is hora or search more popular on GitHub?
- hora has more GitHub stars (2,655 vs 559). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are hora and search open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (hora: Apache-2.0, search: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to hora or search?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at hora alternatives and search alternatives (hora markdown twin, search markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, hora or search?
- hora: Slowing. search: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for hora and search?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: hora trust report; search trust report.