# Apache Solr vs Hawksearch Comparison

| | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 26 | 79 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (46.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $450.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Apache Solr

Pros:
- Results (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Limitations (1 reviews)
- Search Functionality (1 reviews)

### Hawksearch

Pros:
- Search Efficiency (10 reviews)
- Customer Support (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Improvement Needed (4 reviews)
- Feature Deficiency (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (24 reviews) | 8.5 (69 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.5 (24 reviews) | 8.4 (72 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.4 (11 reviews) | 7.4 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (49 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.3 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (72 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.2 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (49 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (24 reviews) | 8.6 (73 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Apache Solr

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Hawksearch

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Core

Price: $450.00 Per Month

Description: Get started quickly and grow

Key Features:
- 50k Monthly Searches
- 10k Records
- Implementation Included

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/hawksearch/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### E-Commerce Personalization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache Solr** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hawksearch** | N/A | N/A |

#### Visitor Behavior

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Targeting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Guided Selling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Templates

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Recommendation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cart Abandonment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Personalization Engine** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Recommendations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **A/B Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Personalized Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Multichannel

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Web** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration 

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Marketing Campaigns** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reports & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - E-Commerce Personalization

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### E-Merchandising

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache Solr** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hawksearch** | 7.9/10 | 21 |

#### Merchandising

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Product Recommendations** | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Product Search** | Not enough data | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 
| **Product Display** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Media File Storage** | Not enough data | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Web Content Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reports & Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.6 (18 reviews) | 
| **Customer Data** | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 7.7 (18 reviews) | 

### Enterprise Search Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache Solr** | 7.6/10 | 7 |
| **Hawksearch** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatibility

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Federated Search** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Types** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Global Language Support** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Typo Tolerance** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Faceted Search** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Synonyms** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Highlighting** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Personalization** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Search Analytics** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### E-Commerce Search

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache Solr** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hawksearch** | 7.7/10 | 26 |

#### Search Setup

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Indexing** | Not enough data | 7.9 (25 reviews) | 
| **Auto Complete** | Not enough data | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 
| **Product Information** | Not enough data | 8.3 (23 reviews) | 
| **Stemming** | Not enough data | 7.5 (20 reviews) | 

#### Product Discovery

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Recommendations** | Not enough data | 7.9 (20 reviews) | 
| **Conversion** | Not enough data | 7.4 (19 reviews) | 
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | 6.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Faceted Search** | Not enough data | 7.9 (19 reviews) | 
| **Ranking and Relevancy** | Not enough data | 8.2 (22 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **PIM** | Not enough data | 7.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Merchadising** | Not enough data | 7.6 (18 reviews) | 

### Site Search Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Apache Solr** | N/A | N/A |
| **Hawksearch** | 8.3/10 | 10 |

#### Agentic AI - Site Search

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **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

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Search Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **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

| Feature | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Site Search Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/site-search-software)

**Unique to Apache Solr (1):** [Enterprise Search Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-search-software)

**Unique to Hawksearch (3):** [E-Commerce Search Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-search), [E-Merchandising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-merchandising), [E-Commerce Personalization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-commerce-personalization)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Apache Solr | Hawksearch | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 12.5% | 27.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 46.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 37.5% | 26.0% | 

### By 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%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 4.2%
- **Automotive:** 4.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.2%
- **Construction:** 4.2%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 29.2%

#### Hawksearch

- **Retail:** 28.6%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.5%
- **Wholesale:** 6.5%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 6.5%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.9%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.9%
- **Publishing:** 2.6%
- **Building Materials:** 2.6%
- **Sporting Goods:** 2.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 33.8%

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## Top Discussions

### Apache Solr

No discussions available for this product.

### Hawksearch

- Title: [How does Hawk Search help SEO?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/seo-d353edd0-94c1-4f71-8558-6ed976ad2c2e) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The ability to create search engine friendly URLs is a feature that enables the creation of URL’s that are optimized for your target keywords. SEO booster..."
- Title: [What differentiates Hawk Search from other site search engines?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/other-search-engines) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hawk Search is platform agnostic and delivers a scalable and flexible software solution that enables you to optimize the customer experience and marketing..."
- Title: [What features does Hawk Search include?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/features-06f98bc5-1dae-4ec9-9f26-659f03be1fb3) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "- Site Search– deliver relevant results based on the search phrase
- Guided Navigation – provide customers with the ability to filter products based on..."
- Title: [What is a hosted solution?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/hosted-solution-91fa7bf5-510c-44d1-b71f-96a08c69b29c) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "A hosted solution is also known as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). In a SaaS model, the software and data associated with an implementation are hosted and..."
- Title: [What is Hawk Search?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/hawk-search) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hawk Search is a feature-rich eCommerce site search solution. Its robust functionality is designed to make it easy to deliver an excellent customer..."

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