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Manticore Search vs Apache Solr
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| Fact | Manticore Search | Apache Solr |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Java |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 12k | 1.7k |
| Latest | release-29.9.0 | releases/solr/10.0.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 21 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 40 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Elasticsearch. Alternatives to Elasticsearch →
PartialManticore SearchFull-text search over SQL and an HTTP JSON API, with part of Elasticsearch's API.
Full replacementApache SolrAlso built on Lucene, with its own query API.
Manticore Search
- release-29.9.02026-09-11Manticore Search 29.9.0
- release-29.0.22026-08-14Manticore Search 29.0.2
- release-28.6.62026-07-31Manticore Search 28.6.6
- release-28.4.42026-07-10Manticore Search 28.4.4
- 27.1.52026-06-19Manticore Search 27.1.5
Apache Solr
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Manticore Search
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Apache Solr
unsigned The latest release, releases/solr/10.0.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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