# MeiliSearch vs Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)

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

| | MeiliSearch | Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #4 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 59 695 ✓ | 16 059 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +307 ✓ | +244 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 ✓ | 31 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | w2026-10-23 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 80/100 for Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP), so it is the safer default.

MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP).

If you want the quickest setup, Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is easier to run; MeiliSearch needs more configuration.

## Details

- [MeiliSearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/meilisearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/meilisearch.md)
- [Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP)](https://selfhost.directory/project/zed-attack-proxy-zap) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zed-attack-proxy-zap.md)

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- [MeiliSearch vs Typesense](https://selfhost.directory/compare/meilisearch-vs-typesense)

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