FeynmanvsApache Tika
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Feynman | Apache Tika | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #29 of 209 in AI Agents | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction |
| GitHub stars | 10 038 | 4 115 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +35 | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.5.59 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Feynman scores 69/100 against 68/100 for Apache Tika, so it is the safer default.
Feynman ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Tika.
If you want the quickest setup, Feynman is easier to run; Apache Tika needs more configuration.
Feynman is growing faster right now (+35 stars in 30 days).
Feynman details →Apache Tika details →