# MeiliSearch vs Wastebin

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

| | MeiliSearch | Wastebin |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #4 of 19 in Pastebins |
| GitHub stars | 59 701 ✓ | 880 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +297 ✓ | +20 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | 3.9.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 56/100 for Wastebin, so it is the safer default.

MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Wastebin.

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

MeiliSearch is growing faster right now (+297 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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