# LubeLogger vs Apache Tika

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | LubeLogger | Apache Tika |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 68/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 5 in Vehicle Management | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction |
| GitHub stars | 2 926 | 4 115 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +69 ✓ | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.7.4 · 14 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Tika scores 68/100 against 65/100 for LubeLogger, so it is the safer default.

LubeLogger ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Tika.

If you want the quickest setup, LubeLogger is easier to run; Apache Tika needs more configuration.

LubeLogger is growing faster right now (+69 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [LubeLogger](https://selfhost.directory/project/lubelogger) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lubelogger.md)
- [Apache Tika](https://selfhost.directory/project/tika) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tika.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/lubelogger-vs-tika