# Apache Tika vs WeTTY

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

| | Apache Tika | WeTTY |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction | #7 of 23 in Remote Access |
| GitHub stars | 4 114 | 5 478 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +15 | +29 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 20 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v4.2.1 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Tika and WeTTY score the same (68/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

WeTTY ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Tika.

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

## Details

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

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