Does Magento use OpenSearch or Elasticsearch?

Modern Magento versions support Elasticsearch-compatible engines; many hosts standardize on OpenSearch. Match the engine version to your Magento release and retest search relevance after changes.

OpenSearch vs Elasticsearch for Magento

Magento relies on Elasticsearch-compatible engines for catalog search. Many stacks now standardize on OpenSearch. Plan version compatibility with your Magento release and test synonym, typo, and layered-navigation behavior after migrations.

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