Self-hostable open-source Algolia alternatives
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Among 2 self-hostable open-source Algolia alternatives tracked here, Meilisearch currently leads on the Self-Host Health Score (98/100, 58k★, last commit today). For a Raspberry Pi or a low-RAM VPS, Typesense is the lightest at a documented ~256 MB (no external database). 2 of them publish official ARM64 images (Raspberry Pi / Apple Silicon). 2 offer a one-click deploy (e.g. Railway).
| Tool | Health | Stars | Database | Min RAM | ARM/Pi | One-click | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meilisearch
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Lightning-fast, typo-tolerant search; single binary, easy to host. |
98 Thriving |
58k★ Rust |
none | 512 MB | ✓ ● | Railway ↗ | today |
| Typesense
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Open-source instant-search engine; an Algolia drop-in. |
94 Thriving |
26k★ C++ |
none | 256 MB | ✓ ● | Railway ↗ | 1d ago GPL-3.0 |
FAQ
What is the best self-hostable Algolia alternative?
By the live Self-Host Health Score, Meilisearch ranks highest (98/100).
Which open-source Algolia alternatives run on a Raspberry Pi?
Those publishing official ARM64 images: Meilisearch, Typesense.
Which is the lightest on RAM?
Typesense, at about 256 MB.