ElasticSearch vs MeiliSearch
Both ElasticSearch and MeiliSearch are self-hosted alternatives to Algolia. Both are filed under Search Engines.
Side by side
| Field | ElasticSearch | MeiliSearch |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Distributed, RESTful search and analytics engine. | Ultra relevant, instant and typo-tolerant full-text search API. |
| GitHub stars | 78,455 | 59,748 |
| License | SSPL-1.0 | MIT |
| Platforms | Java | Rust, Docker, deb |
| Latest release | v9.5.5, 6 October 2026 | v1.56.0, 26 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 1 November 2026 | 29 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| Website | https://www.elastic.co/elasticsearch/ | https://www.meilisearch.com |
| Source code | https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch | https://github.com/meilisearch/MeiliSearch |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- ElasticSearch has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 78,455 against 59,748.
- ElasticSearch recorded repository activity more recently, 1 November 2026 against 29 October 2026.
- MeiliSearch has the newer release on record: v1.56.0, 26 October 2026, against v9.5.5, 6 October 2026.
- Licenses differ: ElasticSearch is listed under SSPL-1.0; MeiliSearch under MIT.
- Platforms differ: ElasticSearch lists Java; MeiliSearch lists Rust, Docker, deb.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Search Engines.