LagovsApache Tika
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Lago | Apache Tika | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Billing | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction |
| GitHub stars | 10 718 | 4 115 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +111 | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.55.0 · 7 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Lago scores 71/100 against 68/100 for Apache Tika, so it is the safer default.
Lago ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Tika.
If you want the quickest setup, Apache Tika is easier to run; Lago needs more configuration.
Lago is growing faster right now (+111 stars in 30 days).
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