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Elasticsearch vs Meilisearch
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| Fact | Elasticsearch | Meilisearch |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Rust |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 78k | 60k |
| Latest | v9.5.5 | v1.54.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 4 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 121+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Meilisearch replaces Elasticsearch. Alternatives to Elasticsearch →
PartialSearch-as-you-type for apps and sites, not log analytics.
Elasticsearch
Meilisearch
- v1.52.42026-10-01This release contains an important stability fix for Meilisearch. Update from v1.52.3 is recommended.
- v1.53.32026-10-01This release contains an important stability fix for Meilisearch. Update from v1.53.2 is recommended.
- v1.54.32026-10-01This release contains an important stability fix for Meilisearch. Update from v1.54.2 is recommended.
- v1.54.22026-09-29Meilisearch v1.54.2 contains an important fix for users of the dynamicSearchRule experimental feature.
- v1.54.12026-09-28Make the embedder setting change succeed when the embedder's API key is expired
Elasticsearch
✓ signed The latest release, v9.5.5, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Meilisearch
unsigned The latest release, v1.54.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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