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Apache Solr
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Apache Solr-vs-Google Cloud Search
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Apache Solr
(26)
4.1
out of
5
Apache Solr
By
The Apache Software Foundation
Google Cloud Search
(24)
4.3
out of
5
Google Cloud Search
By
Google
At a Glance
Star Rating
(26)
4.1
out of
5
(24)
4.3
out of
5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
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Small-Business (43.5% of reviews)
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Pros & Cons
Results
(1)
Limitations
(1)
Search Functionality
(1)
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Apache Solr
Star Rating
(26)
4.1
out of
5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Results
(1)
Limitations
(1)
Search Functionality
(1)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Google Cloud Search
Star Rating
(24)
4.3
out of
5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Apache Solr vs Google Cloud Search
Reviewers felt that Google Cloud Search meets the needs of their business better than Apache Solr.
When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Google Cloud Search is the preferred option.
For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Google Cloud Search over Apache Solr.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apache Solr
No pricing available
Google Cloud Search
No pricing available
Free Trial
Apache Solr
No trial information available
Google Cloud Search
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
24
8.9
18
Ease of Use
7.5
24
9.1
18
Ease of Setup
6.4
11
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.7
11
Not enough data
Quality of Support
6.3
20
9.2
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.2
9
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
24
10.0
19
Features by Category
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7.6
7
8.7
7
Compatibility
Federated Search
6.4
(won by default)
6
Not enough data
File Types
7.5
6
8.7
(won by 1.2)
5
Global Language Support
8.1
(won by default)
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Autonomous Task Execution
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multi-step Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cross-system Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Adaptive Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Proactive Assistance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Decision Making
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries
Typo Tolerance
8.1
6
9.0
(won by 0.9)
5
Faceted Search
8.1
(won by 0.1)
6
8.0
5
Synonyms
7.5
6
8.7
(won by 1.2)
5
Highlighting
8.3
(tied score)
6
8.3
(tied score)
5
Natural Language
8.1
6
9.0
(won by 0.9)
5
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Generative RAG (Retrieval augmented generation)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Relevance Tuning
Not enough data
Not enough data
NLP & Semantic search
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Personalization
7.5
6
8.3
(won by 0.8)
5
Search Analytics
7.5
6
8.7
(won by 1.2)
5
Integrations
6.9
6
9.7
(won by 2.8)
5
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
File Types
Not enough data
Not enough data
Federated Search
Not enough data
Not enough data
Global Language Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Personalization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Highlighting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Faceted Search
Not enough data
Not enough data
Typo Tolerance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Synonyms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Site Search Software
Hide 16 Features
Show 16 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Site Search
Adaptive Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Natural Language Interaction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Proactive Assistance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Decision Making
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Experience Management - Site Search
Query Suggestions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Typo Tolerance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Synonyms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Natural Language
Not enough data
Not enough data
Rankings
Not enough data
Not enough data
Personalization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - Site Search
Search Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Federated Search
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multi-Language Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Site Search
Text Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text Summarization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
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Apache Solr
Google Cloud Search
Apache Solr and Google Cloud Search are categorized as
Enterprise Search Software
Unique Categories
Apache Solr is categorized as
Site Search Software
Google Cloud Search has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apache Solr
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
12.5%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
37.5%
Google Cloud Search
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
43.5%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
21.7%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
34.8%
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
12.5%
43.5%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
21.7%
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
37.5%
34.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Apache Solr
Computer Software
20.8%
Online Media
8.3%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Financial Services
8.3%
Apparel & Fashion
4.2%
Other
50.0%
Google Cloud Search
Marketing and Advertising
13.0%
Education Management
13.0%
Management Consulting
8.7%
Higher Education
8.7%
Computer Software
8.7%
Other
47.8%
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