MeiliSearch
Search EnginesUltra relevant, instant and typo-tolerant full-text search API.
- Stars
- ★ 59.6k
- Licence
- MIT
- Updated
- Docker
Alternative to Algolia
Self-hosted alternatives to Algolia
Last updated · 2 options
Quick answer: MeiliSearch has the most stars on its repository of the 2 options here (★ 59.6k), followed by Typesense (★ 26.9k). Stars show popularity, not fit, so check formats, platforms and licence for your own work.
Hosted search API. Here are 2 self-hosted options, most-starred first.
Typesense
Search EnginesBlazing fast, typo-tolerant open source search engine optimized for developer happiness and ease of use.
- Stars
- ★ 26.9k
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Updated
- Docker
Alternative to Algolia
FAQ
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Algolia?
Yes. SelfHostAlts lists 2 options: MeiliSearch and Typesense.
Which Algolia alternatives are open source?
MeiliSearch (MIT) and Typesense (GPL-3.0).
Which Algolia alternatives can run with Docker?
MeiliSearch and Typesense (all of them).
Related categories: Search Engines
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