Manticore Search vs Typesense
Both Manticore Search and Typesense are self-hosted alternatives to Algolia. Both are filed under Search Engines.
Side by side
| Field | Manticore Search | Typesense |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Full-text search and data analytics, with fast response time for small, medium and big data. | Blazing fast, typo-tolerant search engine optimized for developer happiness and ease of use. |
| GitHub stars | 12,073 | 27,075 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Platforms | Docker, deb, C++, K8S | C++, Docker, K8S, deb |
| Latest release | release-29.9.0, 11 September 2026 | v30.2, 19 April 2026 |
| Repository activity | 30 October 2026 | 30 October 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| Website | https://github.com/manticoresoftware/manticoresearch/ | https://typesense.org |
| Source code | https://github.com/manticoresoftware/manticoresearch/ | https://github.com/typesense/typesense |
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.
- Typesense has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 27,075 against 12,073.
- Both repositories last recorded activity on 30 October 2026.
- Manticore Search has the newer release on record: release-29.9.0, 11 September 2026, against v30.2, 19 April 2026.
- Both are listed under the same license: GPL-3.0.
- Both list the same platforms: Docker, deb, C++, K8S.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Search Engines.