Meilisearch
Open SourceSelf-hostableLightning-fast, typo-tolerant search.
4.751K starsAlternative to Algolia
Overview
Meilisearch is a free, open-source tool and a self-hostable alternative to Algolia. It's licensed under MIT and written in Rust.
Meilisearch is a developer-friendly search engine that delivers instant, relevant, typo-tolerant results out of the box. It's a self-hostable alternative to Algolia with a clean API and minimal configuration.
Why pick Meilisearch over Algolia
- Own your data instead of trusting Algolia's servers
- No per-seat pricing — grow without ballooning costs
- Meilisearch is open source: audit it, fork it, extend it
- Self-host for full privacy and compliance control
Key features
- Instant search-as-you-type
- Typo tolerance and synonyms
- Faceted search and filtering
- Simple REST API and SDKs
- AI/vector search support
Pros & cons
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Installation
Run with Docker
docker run -d -p 7700:7700 getmeili/meilisearch:latestFrequently asked questions
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