Typesense vs Yacy
Both Typesense and Yacy are self-hosted alternatives to Google Search. Both are filed under Search Engines.
Side by side
| Field | Typesense | Yacy |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Blazing fast, typo-tolerant search engine optimized for developer happiness and ease of use. | Peer based, decentralized search engine server. |
| GitHub stars | 27,075 | 4,092 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Platforms | C++, Docker, K8S, deb | Java, Docker, K8S |
| Latest release | v30.2, 19 April 2026 | No release recorded |
| Repository activity | 30 October 2026 | 23 September 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Search Engines | Search Engines |
| Website | https://typesense.org | https://yacy.net/en/index.html |
| Source code | https://github.com/typesense/typesense | 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.
- Typesense has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 27,075 against 4,092.
- Typesense recorded repository activity more recently, 30 October 2026 against 23 September 2026.
- Typesense has a release on record (v30.2); the dataset records no release for Yacy.
- Licenses differ: Typesense is listed under GPL-3.0; Yacy under GPL-2.0.
- Platforms differ: Typesense lists C++, Docker, K8S, deb; Yacy lists Java, Docker, K8S.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Search Engines.