DozzlevsApache Tika
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dozzle | Apache Tika | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Log Management | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction |
| GitHub stars | 14 753 | 4 113 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +288 | +14 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 43 | 0 |
| Latest release | v11.3.5 · 24 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Dozzle scores 77/100 against 68/100 for Apache Tika, so it is the safer default.
Dozzle ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Tika.
If you want the quickest setup, Dozzle is easier to run; Apache Tika needs more configuration.
Dozzle is growing faster right now (+288 stars in 30 days).
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