Transformer LabvsTypesense
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Transformer Lab | Typesense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 79/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 25 in LLM Inference | #6 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 5 200 | 27 063 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 | +470 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 4 |
| Latest release | v0.40.1 · 19 Jun 2026 | v30.2 · 19 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
Typesense scores 79/100 against 61/100 for Transformer Lab, so it is the safer default.
Transformer Lab ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Typesense.
If you want the quickest setup, Typesense is easier to run; Transformer Lab needs more configuration.
Typesense is growing faster right now (+470 stars in 30 days).
Transformer Lab details →Typesense details →