Meilisearch
- About
- Lightning Fast, Open Source Search Engine. Open-source alternative to Algolia and Elasticsearch.
- Catalogue
- No. 018
- Category
- Development
- Founded
- 2018, France
- GitHub stars
- ★ 59.6k

Overview
Meilisearch is a powerful, fast, open-source, easy to use and deploy search engine. It is designed to provide a lightning-fast search experience for modern applications, with typo tolerance and enhanced developer experience.
What it does well
Meilisearch offers millisecond search times, typo tolerance, and customizable relevancy. It supports faceted search, highlighting, and custom ranking rules. With its RESTful API and multiple SDK integrations, it's easy to implement in various tech stacks. The engine is optimized for instant search experiences and can handle large datasets efficiently.
Why it’s in the collection
Meilisearch stands out for its speed and ease of use. It's designed to be developer-friendly with clear documentation and easy setup. The search engine's typo tolerance and custom ranking features provide a superior user experience. Its ability to handle complex queries while maintaining speed makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, from e-commerce to content platforms. Being open-source, it offers flexibility and transparency that proprietary solutions can't match.
On GitHub
- Stars
- 59,569
- Forks
- 2,735
- Commits
- 14,787
- Repository
- meilisearch/meilisearch
Languages
- Rust 99.9%
- Other 0.1%
Compared with
ElasticsearchMore feature-rich but complex, often requiring more resources to set up and maintain.
AlgoliaProprietary solution with similar features, but can be more expensive for large-scale use.
SolrMature open-source search platform, but with a steeper learning curve.
TypesenseNo. 044Another fast, typo-tolerant search engine, but with a smaller community and ecosystem.
See every open-source alternative to Algolia and Elasticsearch in the collection.



