Search Servers
Introducing major server software and middleware in the Search Servers category.
| No | Name | Description | Trend | Difficulty | Ecosystem | Official Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elasticsearch | Distributed RESTful search and analytics engine. Based on Apache Lucene, provides real-time search, log analysis, and business analytics capabilities. Returned to open source with AGPLv3 license in 2024. | Overwhelming market share in search engine space. Renewed attention with open source return in 2024. Evolving into next-generation search engine with AI and machine learning integration. | intermediate | growing | Official |
| 2 | OpenSearch | Open-source fork of Elasticsearch. Distributed search and analytics engine supporting log analysis, real-time monitoring, and security analytics. Developed under AWS leadership. | Community choice born from Elastic License concerns. Expanding adoption with support from major vendors like AWS and RedHat. Popular among organizations prioritizing fully open source. | intermediate | growing | Official |
| 3 | Apache Solr | Enterprise search platform based on Apache Lucene. Provides rich search capabilities, faceted search, and distributed search. Supports XML and JSON APIs. | Veteran in enterprise search. Lost market share to Elasticsearch but continues to be used for stability and features in specific use cases. High reliability under Apache Software Foundation management. | intermediate | growing | Official |
| 4 | MeiliSearch | Fast and relevant search engine. Instant search, typo tolerance, and multi-language support. Easy setup and developer-friendly. | Rapidly growing as next-generation search engine. Popular among startups and SMEs for easy setup and high search accuracy. GitHub Stars exceeded Solr. | intermediate | growing | Official |
| 5 | Algolia | SaaS search and discovery platform. Provides real-time search, AI-powered recommendations, and analytics capabilities. Enterprise API service. | Leader in search SaaS market. Adopted by many Fortune 500 companies. Differentiating with AI search and personalization features, growing 20%+ annually. | intermediate | growing | Official |
| 6 | Typesense | Fast and typo-tolerant open-source search engine. Supports instant search experience, geo-search, and faceted search. Lightweight alternative to Elasticsearch. | Gaining attention as lightweight alternative to Elasticsearch. Valued for memory usage and setup simplicity. Rapidly expanding support in developer community. | intermediate | growing | Official |