MeiliSearch vs OpenSearch
Both MeiliSearch and OpenSearch are self-hosted alternatives to Algolia. Both are filed under Search Engines.
Side by side
| Field | MeiliSearch | OpenSearch |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Ultra relevant, instant and typo-tolerant full-text search API. | Distributed and RESTful search engine. |
| GitHub stars | 59,748 | 13,947 |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Platforms | Rust, Docker, deb | Java, Docker, K8S, deb |
| Latest release | v1.56.0, 26 October 2026 | 2.19.7, 20 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 29 October 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| Website | https://www.meilisearch.com | https://opensearch.org |
| Source code | https://github.com/meilisearch/MeiliSearch | https://github.com/opensearch-project/OpenSearch |
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 13,947.
- OpenSearch 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 2.19.7, 20 October 2026.
- Licenses differ: MeiliSearch is listed under MIT; OpenSearch under Apache-2.0.
- Platforms differ: MeiliSearch lists Rust, Docker, deb; OpenSearch lists Java, Docker, K8S, deb.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Search Engines.