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Compare Algolia and Apache Lucene 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (54.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10000 search requests Per Month
No pricing available
Algolia
Star Rating
(448)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 plansApache Lucene
Star Rating
(11)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (54.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that Algolia excels in user experience, with many praising its quick result display and seamless API integration. Users appreciate the various SDKs available, which make it adaptable to different needs, enhancing the overall search effectiveness on apps and websites.
- Users say that Apache Lucene is particularly strong in indexing and searching, with one reviewer highlighting its effectiveness in handling millions of financial records. The implementation process is noted as fast and straightforward, making it a solid choice for developers looking for a robust search library.
- Reviewers mention that Algolia's support team is highly responsive and helpful, contributing to a positive user experience. This level of support is often contrasted with Apache Lucene, where users have expressed challenges in finding adequate assistance, impacting their overall satisfaction.
- According to verified reviews, both products have their strengths in ease of use, but Algolia edges out with a more intuitive interface. Users find the learning curve for Algolia to be easy and manageable, while Apache Lucene, although powerful, can require more technical expertise to navigate effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Apache Lucene is favored in enterprise environments, Algolia's appeal to small businesses is significant, with many users appreciating its free entry-level pricing. This makes Algolia a more accessible option for startups and smaller teams looking to implement search functionality without a hefty investment.
- Users report that both products have room for improvement in terms of administrative ease, but Algolia stands out with a higher score in this area. Reviewers note that managing Algolia is more user-friendly, allowing teams to focus on enhancing their search capabilities rather than getting bogged down in administrative tasks.
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
Apache Lucene
No pricing availableFree Trial
Algolia
Free Trial is available
Apache Lucene
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
363
8.2
10
Ease of Use
8.6
363
8.3
10
Ease of Setup
8.4
250
7.3
5
Ease of Admin
8.9
219
6.7
5
Quality of Support
8.8
313
7.8
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
198
7.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
347
7.7
10
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
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
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
Agentic AI - Site Search
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Search Experience Management - Site Search
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Functionality - Site Search
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Generative AI - Site Search
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Algolia and Apache Lucene are categorized as Site Search Software
Unique Categories
Apache Lucene has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Algolia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Apache Lucene
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%
Computer Software
27.3%
Internet
18.2%
Higher Education
18.2%
Research
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Other
18.2%
Alternatives
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
Apache Lucene has no discussions with answers
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