Apache TikavsWakupator
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Tika | Wakupator | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction | #11 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 4 114 | 184 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +15 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | v1.2.0 · 6 Feb 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | C |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Tika scores 68/100 against 43/100 for Wakupator, so it is the safer default.
Wakupator 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; Wakupator needs more configuration.
Apache Tika is growing faster right now (+15 stars in 30 days).
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