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Meilisearch

Open-source, lightning-fast search engine in Rust.

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What we love

  • Rust-built (very fast)
  • Open source MIT
  • Easy local install

What to watch

  • Less scale than Algolia
  • Newer community

Best for

Developers adding fast search to their app without operational complexity.

Key features

  • Open source MIT
  • Typo tolerance + faceting
  • Geo search
  • AI search (hybrid)
  • Self-host or Cloud

What is Meilisearch?

Meilisearch is the Rust-built, dev-friendly search engine — typo tolerance, geo search, multi-tenant. Free OSS, paid cloud.

Who is it for?

Meilisearch is a great fit for teams looking for a backend & infrastructure tool that fits the freemium tier. It's especially loved by engineering teams building serious production systems.

Key tags

SearchOpen SourceRust

How it compares

We curate Meilisearch among the top Backend & Infrastructure tools on saas.fyi. Browse all Backend & Infrastructure tools to compare alternatives, or use the directory's search and filters to find a closer fit.

Pricing

Free OSS, Cloud from $30/mo. Pricing tier: Freemium. Always confirm current pricing on the official site — SaaS pricing changes frequently.

Quick facts

  • Category: Backend & Infrastructure
  • Pricing: Freemium — Free OSS, Cloud from $30/mo
  • Website: meilisearch.com
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