JackettvsApache Tika
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Jackett | Apache Tika | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 2 in Indexer | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction |
| GitHub stars | 16 281 | 4 115 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +212 | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 144 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.24.2961 · 29 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Jackett scores 73/100 against 68/100 for Apache Tika, so it is the safer default.
Jackett ships more often: 144 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Tika.
If you want the quickest setup, Jackett is easier to run; Apache Tika needs more configuration.
Jackett is growing faster right now (+212 stars in 30 days).
Jackett details →Apache Tika details →