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Compare Algolia and Elasticsearch 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (37.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10000 search requests Per Month
Pay As You Go Per Month
Algolia
Star Rating
(447)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10000 search requests Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansElasticsearch
Star Rating
(269)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Algolia excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its quick result display and seamless API integration. Users appreciate the platform's adaptability through various SDKs, making it a strong choice for those seeking an intuitive search solution.
- Users say Elasticsearch stands out for its query flexibility and power, especially with its expressive Query DSL. Reviewers note that it allows for complex text queries and effective integration with existing systems, making it ideal for users with advanced search needs.
- According to verified reviews, Algolia's support team receives high praise for being helpful and responsive, which enhances the overall user experience. This level of support is particularly beneficial for small businesses that may require more guidance during implementation.
- Reviewers mention that while Elasticsearch offers robust functionality, some users find the learning curve steeper compared to Algolia. This can be a consideration for teams looking for a more straightforward setup and onboarding process.
- G2 reviewers highlight Algolia's strong performance in natural language processing, with users noting its ability to enhance search effectiveness significantly. This feature is particularly valuable for businesses aiming to improve user engagement on their platforms.
- Users report that Elasticsearch's hosted solution allows for quick launches of features or products, which is a significant advantage for mid-market companies needing to scale efficiently. However, some users feel that the overall support could be improved compared to Algolia's offerings.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Algolia
Build
Free
10000 search requests Per Month
Start for free - no card details needed
- 10K search requests/month
- 1M records included
- 10K AI Recommendation requests/month
Elasticsearch
Elastic Cloud Serverless
Pay As You Go
Per Month
A fully automated, usage-based "Search AI" platform. Ideal for variable workloads where compute scales independently from storage, requiring zero capacity planning or infrastructure management.
- No-ops management: Elastic handles all upgrades and scaling
- Decoupled compute and storage scaling
- Specialized VCUs for Ingest, Search, and Machine Learning
Free Trial
Algolia
Free Trial is available
Elasticsearch
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
363
8.9
243
Ease of Use
8.6
363
8.4
246
Ease of Setup
8.4
250
8.5
166
Ease of Admin
8.9
219
8.6
148
Quality of Support
8.8
313
8.5
216
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
198
8.9
137
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
347
8.9
242
Features by Category
Merchandising
8.3
49
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
7.2
43
Not enough data
7.4
43
Not enough data
Analytics
8.3
60
Not enough data
7.7
53
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
60
Not enough data
8.2
63
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.1
87
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Search Queries
Not enough data
8.4
94
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.4
85
Not enough data
8.7
87
Not enough data
8.2
86
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
8.5
20
Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
8.8
88
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.8
22
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
9.0
18
Search Setup
8.9
116
Not enough data
8.7
113
Not enough data
8.4
106
Not enough data
7.8
92
Not enough data
Product Discovery
8.2
96
Not enough data
7.8
98
Not enough data
7.7
97
Not enough data
8.3
105
Not enough data
8.4
109
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
102
Not enough data
7.4
80
Not enough data
7.7
89
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
9.5
28
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
9.7
26
Not enough data
7.8
25
Availability
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
8.9
27
Not enough data
8.7
25
Performance
Not enough data
8.8
24
Security
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
8.9
25
Support
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
7.8
23
Computing
7.5
26
Not enough data
7.7
28
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
Experimental Design
8.1
27
Not enough data
7.2
25
Not enough data
7.3
25
Not enough data
Analytics
8.2
28
Not enough data
6.9
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - A/B Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Indexing
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
9.2
15
Filters
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
9.0
14
Scalability and Performance - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cost and Efficiency - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration and Extensibility - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Compliance - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Usability and Support - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Site Search
8.3
6
Feature Not Available
8.3
6
Feature Not Available
8.1
6
Feature Not Available
8.1
6
Feature Not Available
Search Experience Management - Site Search
7.8
6
8.5
16
8.1
6
8.2
17
8.6
6
7.9
16
9.3
5
7.2
16
8.3
6
8.3
16
8.1
6
6.9
16
Functionality - Site Search
7.4
7
7.8
16
8.1
6
8.0
16
7.5
6
7.8
16
7.7
5
7.1
16
Generative AI - Site Search
8.1
6
6.1
16
7.8
6
6.3
16
Database Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Algolia and Elasticsearch are categorized as Site Search Software
Unique Categories
Elasticsearch is categorized as Enterprise Search Software, Vector Database, Document Databases, and Generative AI Infrastructure
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Algolia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Elasticsearch
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
16.1%
Retail
9.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Internet
5.7%
Apparel & Fashion
5.7%
Other
53.7%
Information Technology and Services
16.2%
Computer Software
15.8%
Financial Services
7.5%
Internet
4.9%
Telecommunications
4.5%
Other
50.9%
Discussions
How fast is Algolia?
1 Comment
MB
With search, speed is a crucial factor. Most of our search queries take less than 20ms to be processed.Read more
How does Algolia count records and operations?
1 Comment
MB
Records and operations can be a tricky topic. Try this documentation to help you out!...Read more
Which languages are supported by the engine?
1 Comment
MB
Our engine is language-agnostic: it supports alphabet-based and symbol-based languages (such as Chinese, Japanese or Korean).
To set the language(s) you...Read more
Elasticsearch has no discussions with answers
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