Open-Source Alternative:Replaces Algolia(Self-hostable, zero vendor lock-in, zero telemetry)
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About & Core Purpose
Lightning-fast, typo-tolerant open-source search engine providing instant full-text search as you type.
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services:
meilisearch:
image: getmeili/meilisearch:latest
container_name: meilisearch
restart: unless-stopped
ports:
- "7700:7700"
environment:
- MEILI_MASTER_KEY=masterKey123
volumes:
- ./meili_data:/meili_data💡 Save as docker-compose.yml and execute docker compose up -d to run locally.
Free Tier100% Free & Open Source MIT binary; Free trial on Meilisearch Cloud
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Frequently Asked Questions about Meilisearch
What is Meilisearch?
Lightning-fast, typo-tolerant open-source search engine providing instant full-text search as you type.
Is Meilisearch free and open-source?
100% Free & Open Source MIT binary; Free trial on Meilisearch Cloud License is not listed.
How do I install or run Meilisearch?
See the official setup documentation: https://www.meilisearch.com.
What proprietary tool does Meilisearch replace?
Meilisearch is listed as an alternative to Algolia. Compare its documented features and terms for your use case.