MeiliSearchvsrackpad
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeiliSearch | rackpad | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #15 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 59 704 | 423 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +300 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 5 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v1.8.5 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 53/100 for rackpad, so it is the safer default.
MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for rackpad.
MeiliSearch is growing faster right now (+300 stars in 30 days).
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