Open-source search engine positioned as a fast, typo-tolerant, self-hostable Algolia alternative.
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3 Best Alternatives to Typesense
Typesense is great, but it's not the only option. Here are the 3 best Typesense alternatives, ranked by community votes — with honest pros and cons for each.
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Fast, open-source search engine built as a much simpler Elasticsearch alternative.
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A fast, hosted search API for adding instant search to websites and apps.
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A powerful, self-hostable search and analytics engine used across the industry.
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Free alternatives to Typesense
If budget is the main concern, these options have a free or open-source tier:
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best alternative to Typesense?
- Meilisearch is the top-ranked alternative to Typesense based on community upvotes, but the right pick depends on your specific needs — see the full ranked list above with pros and cons for each.
- Is there a free alternative to Typesense?
- Yes — Meilisearch, Algolia, Elasticsearch offer a free or open-source tier and can work as a free alternative to Typesense, depending on which features you need.
- How many alternatives to Typesense are there?
- We currently track 3 alternatives to Typesense on Kreemhunt, ranked by community upvotes. New alternatives are added as we review more tools in this category.