# MeiliSearch vs rushdb

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

| | MeiliSearch | rushdb |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #5 of 5 in Vector Database |
| GitHub stars | 59 699 ✓ | 325 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +311 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 33 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v3.0.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 48/100 for rushdb, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, MeiliSearch is easier to run; rushdb 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)
- [rushdb](https://selfhost.directory/project/rushdb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rushdb.md)

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