MeiliSearch vs Yacy
Both MeiliSearch and Yacy are self-hosted alternatives to Google Search. Both are filed under Search Engines.
Side by side
| Field | MeiliSearch | Yacy |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Ultra relevant, instant and typo-tolerant full-text search API. | Peer based, decentralized search engine server. |
| GitHub stars | 59,748 | 4,092 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Platforms | Rust, Docker, deb | Java, Docker, K8S |
| Latest release | v1.56.0, 26 October 2026 | No release recorded |
| Repository activity | 29 October 2026 | 23 September 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| Website | https://www.meilisearch.com | https://yacy.net/en/index.html |
| Source code | https://github.com/meilisearch/MeiliSearch | https://github.com/yacy/yacy_search_server |
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 4,092.
- MeiliSearch recorded repository activity more recently, 29 October 2026 against 23 September 2026.
- MeiliSearch has a release on record (v1.56.0); the dataset records no release for Yacy.
- Licenses differ: MeiliSearch is listed under MIT; Yacy under GPL-2.0.
- Platforms differ: MeiliSearch lists Rust, Docker, deb; Yacy lists Java, Docker, K8S.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Search Engines.