Manticore Search vs MeiliSearch
Both Manticore Search and MeiliSearch are self-hosted alternatives to Algolia. Both are filed under Search Engines.
Side by side
| Field | Manticore Search | MeiliSearch |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Full-text search and data analytics, with fast response time for small, medium and big data. | Ultra relevant, instant and typo-tolerant full-text search API. |
| GitHub stars | 12,073 | 59,748 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Platforms | Docker, deb, C++, K8S | Rust, Docker, deb |
| Latest release | release-29.9.0, 11 September 2026 | v1.56.0, 26 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 30 October 2026 | 29 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| Website | https://github.com/manticoresoftware/manticoresearch/ | https://www.meilisearch.com |
| Source code | https://github.com/manticoresoftware/manticoresearch/ | 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.
- MeiliSearch has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 59,748 against 12,073.
- Manticore Search recorded repository activity more recently, 30 October 2026 against 29 October 2026.
- MeiliSearch has the newer release on record: v1.56.0, 26 October 2026, against release-29.9.0, 11 September 2026.
- Licenses differ: Manticore Search is listed under GPL-3.0; MeiliSearch under MIT.
- Platforms differ: Manticore Search lists Docker, deb, C++, K8S; MeiliSearch lists Rust, Docker, deb.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Search Engines.