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Description

The Apache Lucene™ initiative is dedicated to creating open-source search technology. This initiative not only offers a fundamental library known as Lucene™ core but also includes PyLucene, which serves as a Python interface for Lucene. Lucene Core functions as a Java library that delivers robust features for indexing and searching, including capabilities for spellchecking, hit highlighting, and sophisticated analysis/tokenization. The PyLucene project enhances accessibility by allowing developers to utilize Lucene Core through Python. Backing this initiative is the Apache Software Foundation, which supports a variety of open-source software endeavors. Notably, Apache Lucene is made available under a license that is favorable for commercial use. It has established itself as a benchmark for search and indexing efficiency. Furthermore, Lucene is the foundational search engine for both Apache Solr™ and Elasticsearch™, which are widely used in various applications. From mobile platforms to major websites like Twitter, Apple, and Wikipedia, our core algorithms, together with the Solr search server, enable a multitude of applications globally. Ultimately, the objective of Apache Lucene is to deliver exceptional search capabilities that meet the needs of diverse users. Its continuous development reflects the commitment to innovation in search technology.

Description

Sphinx is a high-performance open-source full-text search engine specifically designed to prioritize efficiency, search quality, and ease of integration. Built using C++, it operates seamlessly across various platforms including Linux (such as RedHat and Ubuntu), Windows, MacOS, Solaris, FreeBSD, and several others. Sphinx supports both batch indexing and on-the-fly searching of data from SQL databases, NoSQL systems, or even plain files, allowing for a flexible approach similar to querying a traditional database server. The platform offers numerous text processing capabilities that facilitate the customization of its functions to meet the distinct needs of different applications, while multiple relevance tuning options help enhance the quality of search results. Implementing searches through SphinxAPI requires only three lines of code, and using SphinxQL is even more straightforward, enabling users to write search queries in familiar SQL syntax. Remarkably, Sphinx can index between 10 to 15 MB of text in a second for each CPU core, translating to over 60 MB per second on a dedicated indexing server. With its robust features and efficient performance, Sphinx stands out as an excellent choice for developers seeking a search solution tailored to their specific requirements.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Apache Solr Yes 
Apache Usergrid Yes 
Biel.ai No 
Crowdin No 
Dash No 
Elasticsearch Yes 
Knoku No 
Mermaid Chart No 
MySQL No 
PushFeedback No 
Read the Docs No 

Integrations

Apache Solr No 
Apache Usergrid No 
Biel.ai Yes 
Crowdin Yes 
Dash Yes 
Elasticsearch No 
Knoku Yes 
Mermaid Chart Yes 
MySQL Yes 
PushFeedback Yes 
Read the Docs Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Apache Software Foundation

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

lucene.apache.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Sphinx

Founded

2007

Country

United States

Website

sphinxsearch.com

Product Features

Enterprise Search

AI / Machine Learning No 
Faceted Search / Filtering No 
Full Text Search No 
Fuzzy Search No 
Indexing No 
Text Analytics No 
eDiscovery No 

Product Features

Enterprise Search

AI / Machine Learning No 
Faceted Search / Filtering No 
Full Text Search No 
Fuzzy Search No 
Indexing No 
Text Analytics No 
eDiscovery No 

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