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Manticore Search vs Vespa
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| Fact | Manticore Search | Vespa |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Java |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 12k | 7.1k |
| Latest | release-29.9.0 | v8.763.13 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 21 days between releases | about 5 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 26+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Algolia. Alternatives to Algolia →
PartialManticore SearchSelf-hosted full-text search.
PartialVespaText, vector and structured search with custom ranking on your own servers; no hosted dashboard or UI widgets.
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
Vespa
- lsp-v2.6.12026-10-06Vespa Language Server 2.6.1
- v8.763.132026-10-05Vespa CLI 8.763.13
- v8.753.162026-09-16Vespa CLI 8.753.16
- lsp-v2.6.02026-09-16Vespa Language Server 2.6.0
- v8.751.132026-09-07Vespa CLI 8.751.13
Manticore Search
unsigned The latest release, release-29.9.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Vespa
unsigned The latest release, v8.763.13, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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