MeiliSearchvsPlatypush
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeiliSearch | Platypush | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #52 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 59 708 | 317 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +304 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 8 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.3.17 · 11 Jan 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Python |
Which one should you pick?
MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 53/100 for Platypush, so it is the safer default.
MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Platypush.
MeiliSearch is growing faster right now (+304 stars in 30 days).
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