OpenSearch UI is the next-generation analytics interface for Amazon OpenSearch Service. Unlike legacy OpenSearch Dashboards (which runs on a single domain), OpenSearch UI is cloud-hosted, supports multiple data sources, stays available during upgrades, and includes workspaces, SSO, and GenAI features.
What is OpenSearch UI?
Key features
- Multiple data source support — connect OpenSearch domains, Serverless collections, CloudWatch Logs, and Security Lake in one interface
- Zero downtime during upgrades — hosted in the AWS Cloud, stays operational during cluster upgrades
- Workspaces — team-based spaces for Observability, Security Analytics, Search, and more
- Single sign-on — IAM Identity Center and SAML federation support
- GenAI-powered analytics — natural language queries, Amazon Q integration
- Multiple query languages — PPL, SQL, DQL, and Lucene
OpenSearch UI vs OpenSearch Dashboards
| Feature | OpenSearch UI | OpenSearch Dashboards |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | AWS-managed (cloud) | Runs on the domain |
| Data sources | Multiple domains + collections + CloudWatch + Security Lake | Single domain only |
| Availability during upgrades | ✅ Always available | ❌ Down during upgrades |
| Workspaces | ✅ Team-based | ❌ Single shared space |
| SSO / SAML | ✅ IAM Identity Center + SAML | ⚠️ SAML only (domain-level) |
| GenAI features | ✅ Amazon Q, natural language queries | ❌ Not available |
| Cross-account / cross-region | ✅ Native support | ❌ Not supported |
| Query languages | PPL, SQL, DQL, Lucene | DQL, Lucene |
When to use OpenSearch Dashboards: Legacy Dashboards is still useful for direct domain-level access, custom plugins not yet supported in OpenSearch UI, or regions where OpenSearch UI isn't available yet.
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