# MeiliSearch vs Tracefinity

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

| | MeiliSearch | Tracefinity |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #12 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 59 699 ✓ | 721 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +311 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | 0.10.1 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 51/100 for Tracefinity, so it is the safer default.

MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Tracefinity.

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)
- [Tracefinity](https://selfhost.directory/project/tracefinity) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tracefinity.md)

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