outlinevsApache Tika
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| outline | Apache Tika | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 31 in Wikis | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction |
| GitHub stars | 41 106 | 4 116 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +409 | +17 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.12.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
outline scores 78/100 against 68/100 for Apache Tika, so it is the safer default.
outline ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Tika.
If you want the quickest setup, Apache Tika is easier to run; outline needs more configuration.
outline is growing faster right now (+409 stars in 30 days).
outline details →Apache Tika details →