Apache Tikavstrigger
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Tika | trigger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 4 111 | 16 644 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +12 | +257 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 49 |
| Latest release | — | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
trigger scores 76/100 against 68/100 for Apache Tika, so it is the safer default.
trigger ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Tika.
If you want the quickest setup, Apache Tika is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.
trigger is growing faster right now (+257 stars in 30 days).
Apache Tika details →trigger details →