Algolia
Open source platform for building search
An AI powered, search API combining semantic and keyword search.
Reviews for Algolia
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Reviews praise Algolia’s speed, relevance, and smooth integration, with intuitive onboarding and strong docs. Makers of Bright call it the best out‑of‑the‑box vector search; makers of NotCommon say it keeps profile search quick and real-time; makers of CoffeeSpace highlight easy setup for recommendations with room for complex models. Users like typo tolerance, facets, and instant results, and report solid frontend indexing. Critiques focus on pricing that scales quickly and recurring increases, plus slow, often unresponsive support. Overall: high performance, tempered by cost and support concerns.
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We implemented Algolia because our users deserve lightning-fast search that understands typos and delivers relevant results. It's so much better than the clunky search options we used before.
My search infrastructure runs on Algolia. With over 20,000 foods so far, the cost has been manageable and the maintenance straightforward, especially as someone who isn't super familiar with backend development. I was able to build an entire food scanning app I can take with me to grocery stores. It connects right into Algolia so as soon as the food is added, users can find it.
The best, out of the box vector-search solution. Highly recommend.
Saved me a ton of efforts of building the search bar myself and it's now much faster as well.
Algolia is fast – like, blink-and-you-miss-it fast. If you’re building anything that needs powerful search, it’s a game-changer. Integration is smooth, the documentation is solid, and features like typo tolerance, faceted search, and instant results make it feel like magic for users.
That said, it’s not the cheapest option out there. For smaller startups or apps with huge catalogs, the pricing can scale quickly. Also, if you need deep customization on how results are ranked, expect a bit of a learning curve.
Still, for speed, relevance, and overall developer experience, Algolia delivers. It’s become the gold standard for search in modern web apps – and for good reason.
Great option for relevant search with customizable typo-tolerance. Users can now instantly find specific players, teams, and statistics.
I chose Algolia for its ultra-fast search and ranking capabilities, in build plan i got 10k search per month ;)
In the beginning, we struggled with search functionality—results were slow and not intuitive. Then we discovered Algolia, and it completely transformed the experience. Now, Meazy's search is lightning-fast and seamless, making it effortless for users to find and connect with their favorite creators in seconds.
Why we use it: For fast and intelligent search capabilities. How it helps HDO Box: Algolia powers our smart search and filter features, helping users quickly find their favorite movies and TV shows.
Algolia delivers incredibly fast and accurate search results, even at scale. Its API-first approach makes integration seamless, and its advanced features, like typo tolerance and search analytics, provide an outstanding user experience. When building search functionality, Algolia is far superior in terms of performance, flexibility, and ease of use compared to other solutions.
Algolia stands out for its blazing-fast, customizable search solutions. The platform handles large datasets efficiently, and the relevance of search results is top-tier. Compared to other alternatives, Algolia’s API is super easy to integrate, and the user experience is seamless.
Great solution for indexing and search on my frontend