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Meilisearch vs Typesense
Side-by-side facts from the catalog. No overall winner - pick from license, hosting, and activity differences.
| Attribute | Meilisearch | Typesense |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 59,452 | 26,615 |
| License | Custom | GPL-3.0 |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Docker noted | — | — |
| Cloud / hosted | — | — |
| Primary language | Rust | C++ |
| Last commit | 2026-09-30 | 2026-09-30 |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Moderate |
| Forks | 2.7k | 980 |
| Star growth | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Pricing | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Integrations | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Alternative to | Algolia | Algolia |
Best for Meilisearch
For applications that need fast, typo-tolerant search with filters and facets.
Best for Typesense
For developers building interactive product or site search with predictable filtering.