# MeiliSearch vs Typst

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

| | MeiliSearch | Typst |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #1 of 2 in Publishing |
| GitHub stars | 59 704 ✓ | 56 874 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +300 ✓ | +145 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 ✓ | 5 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.15.1 · 17 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

MeiliSearch and Typst score the same (82/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for Typst.

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

MeiliSearch is growing faster right now (+300 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [MeiliSearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/meilisearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/meilisearch.md)
- [Typst](https://selfhost.directory/project/typst) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/typst.md)

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