MeiliSearchvsRybbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeiliSearch | Rybbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #4 of 21 in Web analytics |
| GitHub stars | 59 701 | 13 184 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +297 | +121 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2.9.2 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 73/100 for Rybbit, so it is the safer default.
MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Rybbit.
MeiliSearch is growing faster right now (+297 stars in 30 days).
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