MeiliSearchvsTG Vault
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MeiliSearch | TG Vault | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #21 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 59 706 | 277 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +302 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2.6.0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 48/100 for TG Vault, so it is the safer default.
MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for TG Vault.
If you want the quickest setup, MeiliSearch is easier to run; TG Vault needs more configuration.
MeiliSearch is growing faster right now (+302 stars in 30 days).
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