# MeiliSearch vs Postal

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

| | MeiliSearch | Postal |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #3 of 16 in Mail Server |
| GitHub stars | 59 699 ✓ | 16 899 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +311 ✓ | +75 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | 3.3.7 · 3 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 72/100 for Postal, so it is the safer default.

MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Postal.

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

MeiliSearch is growing faster right now (+311 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

## Related comparisons

- [MeiliSearch vs Typesense](https://selfhost.directory/compare/meilisearch-vs-typesense)

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