Open source vs SaaS — side-by-side comparison
Overview
AlgoliaMeilisearchTypeSaaSOpen Source
CategorySearchSearch
Pricing$0.50/1K requestsFree (self-hosted)
Self-Hostable
LicenseProprietaryMIT
GitHub Metrics
AlgoliaMeilisearchStars--57.2k
Forks--2.5k
Contributors--217
Open Issues--297
Last Commit--Apr 2026
Latest Release----
Why Consider the Open Source Alternative?
Data ownership — Self-host your data and maintain full control over your information
No vendor lock-in — Avoid recurring subscription costs and switch freely
Customizable — Modify the source code to fit your exact needs
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