# Apache Tika vs Toolbarr

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

| | Apache Tika | Toolbarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 ✓ | 39/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction | #5 of 6 in Administration |
| GitHub stars | 4 115 ✓ | 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +16 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Tika scores 68/100 against 39/100 for Toolbarr, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Toolbarr is easier to run; Apache Tika needs more configuration.

Apache Tika is growing faster right now (+16 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Apache Tika](https://selfhost.directory/project/tika) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tika.md)
- [Toolbarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/toolbarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/toolbarr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/tika-vs-toolbarr