SeaGOATvsApache Tika
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SeaGOAT | Apache Tika | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 6 in Code Management | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction |
| GitHub stars | 1 316 | 4 115 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.6.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Tika scores 68/100 against 53/100 for SeaGOAT, so it is the safer default.
SeaGOAT ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Tika.
If you want the quickest setup, SeaGOAT is easier to run; Apache Tika needs more configuration.
Apache Tika is growing faster right now (+16 stars in 30 days).
SeaGOAT details →Apache Tika details →