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Apache Solr vs Typesense
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| Fact | Apache Solr | Typesense |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1.7k | 27k |
| Latest | releases/solr/10.0.0 | v30.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 41 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 40 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Elasticsearch. Alternatives to Elasticsearch →
Full replacementApache SolrAlso built on Lucene, with its own query API.
PartialTypesenseTypo-tolerant app and site search, not log analytics.
Apache Solr
unsigned The latest release, releases/solr/10.0.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Typesense
unsigned The latest release, v30.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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