Head to head · Search & site search
AddSearch vs Meilisearch
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. AddSearch rates highest.
Hosted site search for websites, documentation and intranets with analytics and result controls.
| Compare | AddSearch | Meilisearch |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Search & site search | Databases & data platforms |
| Vendor | AddSearch Oy | Meilisearch |
| Headquarters | Espoo, Finland | Paris, France |
| Made in India | No | No |
| Starting price | On request | Free plan |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2013 | 2018 |
| Best for | Small business, SMB, Mid-market | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
AddSearch: pros & cons
- +13 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked search & site search options in our catalogue
- −No permanently free plan
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Site and in-app search widgets
- Enterprise search across connected systems
- AI answers with source citations
- Typo tolerance and synonyms
- Faceted filtering and ranking rules
- Permission-aware results
Meilisearch: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Relational and NoSQL engines
- Managed cloud hosting
- Data warehouses
- ETL/ELT pipelines
- Vector search for AI
- Backup and replication
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, AddSearch or Meilisearch?+
AddSearch scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.3/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. Meilisearch has a free plan, which matters if you want to try before paying. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is AddSearch cheaper than Meilisearch?+
AddSearch starts at On request and Meilisearch at Free plan. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from AddSearch to Meilisearch?+
Most search & site search products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.