# Apache Tika vs Zero-K

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

| | Apache Tika | Zero-K |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 ✓ | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction | #2 of 23 in Gaming |
| GitHub stars | 4 114 ✓ | 877 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +15 | +26 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Lua |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Tika scores 68/100 against 62/100 for Zero-K, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

- [Apache Tika](https://selfhost.directory/project/tika) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tika.md)
- [Zero-K](https://selfhost.directory/project/zero-k) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zero-k.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/tika-vs-zero-k