capvsTypesense
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cap | Typesense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 79/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Video | #6 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 24 037 | 27 063 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 264 | +470 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 4 |
| Latest release | cap-v0.6.2 · 28 Oct 2026 | v30.2 · 19 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | C |
Which one should you pick?
cap and Typesense score the same (79/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
cap ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Typesense.
If you want the quickest setup, Typesense is easier to run; cap needs more configuration.
cap is growing faster right now (+1 264 stars in 30 days).
cap details →Typesense details →