# MeiliSearch vs Tube Archivist

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

| | MeiliSearch | Tube Archivist |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 59 702 ✓ | 8 552 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +298 ✓ | +83 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 ✓ | 6 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 72/100 for Tube Archivist, so it is the safer default.

MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Tube Archivist.

If you want the quickest setup, MeiliSearch is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.

MeiliSearch is growing faster right now (+298 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [MeiliSearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/meilisearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/meilisearch.md)
- [Tube Archivist](https://selfhost.directory/project/tube-archivist) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tube-archivist.md)

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