PrismarrvsApache Tika
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Prismarr | Apache Tika | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #70 of 142 in Media Management | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction |
| GitHub stars | 469 | 4 113 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +14 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.3.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Twig | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Tika scores 68/100 against 49/100 for Prismarr, so it is the safer default.
Prismarr ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Tika.
If you want the quickest setup, Prismarr is easier to run; Apache Tika needs more configuration.
Apache Tika is growing faster right now (+14 stars in 30 days).
Prismarr details →Apache Tika details →