# Apache Tika vs Tracardi

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

| | Apache Tika | Tracardi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 ✓ | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction | #3 of 3 in Customer Data Platform |
| GitHub stars | 4 114 ✓ | 658 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +15 ✓ | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | 1.1.25 · 10 Mar 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Tika scores 68/100 against 54/100 for Tracardi, so it is the safer default.

Tracardi ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Tika.

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

Apache Tika is growing faster right now (+15 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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