# MeiliSearch vs Pterodactyl

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

| | MeiliSearch | Pterodactyl |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #4 of 62 in Game Servers |
| GitHub stars | 59 702 ✓ | 9 438 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +298 ✓ | +183 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.15.2 · 21 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 75/100 for Pterodactyl, so it is the safer default.

MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Pterodactyl.

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

## Details

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

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