# MeiliSearch vs Pimcore

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

| | MeiliSearch | Pimcore |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #6 of 18 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 59 708 ✓ | 3 884 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +304 ✓ | +29 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 35 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2026.3.3.1 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Rust | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 61/100 for Pimcore, so it is the safer default.

Pimcore ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 33 for MeiliSearch.

If you want the quickest setup, MeiliSearch is easier to run; Pimcore needs more configuration.

MeiliSearch is growing faster right now (+304 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [MeiliSearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/meilisearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/meilisearch.md)
- [Pimcore](https://selfhost.directory/project/pimcore) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pimcore.md)

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