AnswervsApache Tika
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | Apache Tika | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 4 114 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +15 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Answer scores 71/100 against 68/100 for Apache Tika, so it is the safer default.
Answer ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Tika.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; Apache Tika needs more configuration.
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