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At a Glance
Algolia
Algolia
Star Rating
(446)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10000 search requests Per Month
Free Trial is available
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SearchStax
SearchStax
Star Rating
(158)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that both Algolia and SearchStax excel in meeting user requirements, with both scoring a solid 9.0. However, users report that Algolia's advanced search capabilities, particularly its typo tolerance and instant search features, provide a slight edge in user satisfaction.
  • Users on G2 mention that SearchStax has a marginally better ease of use score (8.8) compared to Algolia (8.6). Reviewers appreciate SearchStax's intuitive interface, which simplifies the search configuration process, making it easier for non-technical users to navigate.
  • Reviewers mention that while both products have a strong ease of setup score, SearchStax (8.6) slightly outperforms Algolia (8.5). Users report that SearchStax's guided setup process helps streamline the initial configuration, reducing the time to get started.
  • Users report that SearchStax shines in quality of support, scoring 9.3 compared to Algolia's 8.8. Reviewers highlight SearchStax's responsive customer service and extensive documentation, which they find particularly helpful during troubleshooting.
  • G2 users mention that both products are seen as good partners in business, with scores of 9.1 for Algolia and 9.3 for SearchStax. Users appreciate SearchStax's proactive approach in providing updates and enhancements based on user feedback.
  • Users say that while both products have a positive outlook on product direction, SearchStax (9.1) slightly edges out Algolia (8.9). Reviewers note that SearchStax frequently rolls out new features, such as advanced analytics and customizable search experiences, which keep the platform competitive.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Algolia
Build
Free
10000 search requests Per Month
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SearchStax
SearchStax Managed Search - Fully-Managed Solr Service
Contact Us
Per Month
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Free Trial
Algolia
Free Trial is available
SearchStax
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
362
9.0
145
Ease of Use
8.6
362
8.8
146
Ease of Setup
8.5
248
8.5
131
Ease of Admin
8.9
217
8.7
116
Quality of Support
8.8
312
9.2
139
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
196
9.3
113
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
346
8.9
139
Features by Category
8.0
69
Not enough data
Merchandising
8.3
50
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
8.6
57
Not enough data
7.2
44
Not enough data
7.5
44
Not enough data
Analytics
8.3
61
Not enough data
7.7
54
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
60
Not enough data
8.3
64
Not enough data
8.2
129
Not enough data
7.6
28
Not enough data
Computing
7.5
26
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
8.2
24
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
8.4
8
7.9
10
Agentic AI - Site Search
8.6
7
7.3
8
8.6
7
7.1
8
8.3
7
7.3
8
8.3
7
6.9
8
Search Experience Management - Site Search
8.1
7
8.6
7
8.3
7
8.1
8
8.8
7
8.3
9
9.4
6
7.6
9
9.2
6
7.6
9
8.3
7
6.9
8
Functionality - Site Search
7.7
8
8.5
9
8.3
7
8.3
8
7.9
7
8.3
8
8.1
6
8.8
7
Generative AI - Site Search
8.3
7
7.9
7
8.1
7
8.1
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Algolia
Algolia
SearchStax
SearchStax
Algolia and SearchStax are categorized as Site Search Software
Unique Categories
SearchStax
SearchStax has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Algolia
Algolia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.0%
SearchStax
SearchStax
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
14.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
41.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Algolia
Algolia
Computer Software
16.4%
Retail
9.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Internet
5.7%
Apparel & Fashion
5.5%
Other
53.6%
SearchStax
SearchStax
Information Technology and Services
12.3%
Hospital & Health Care
8.4%
Computer Software
8.4%
Financial Services
7.8%
Higher Education
7.1%
Other
55.8%
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Discussions
Algolia
Algolia Discussions
How fast is Algolia?
1 Comment
Meredith B.
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
Meredith B.
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
Meredith B.
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
SearchStax
SearchStax Discussions
What is SearchStax used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from SearchStax
SearchStax is the easiest and fastest way for marketers and developers to deliver the most powerful, relevant and robust search experiences. We offer...Read more
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