# MeiliSearch vs Portainer

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

| | MeiliSearch | Portainer |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #1 of 44 in Container Management |
| GitHub stars | 59 696 ✓ | 38 737 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +308 ✓ | +188 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 ✓ | 21 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | 2.45.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Zlib |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 77/100 for Portainer, so it is the safer default.

MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 21 for Portainer.

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

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/meilisearch-vs-portainer