Sphinx 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.

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API:
Yes, Sphinx has an API

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Company Details

Company:
Sphinx
Year Founded:
2007
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
sphinxsearch.com

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Platforms
Windows
Mac
Linux
Types of Training
Training Docs
Customer Support
Online Support

Sphinx Features and Options

Enterprise Search Software

AI / Machine Learning
Faceted Search / Filtering
Full Text Search
Fuzzy Search
Indexing
Text Analytics
eDiscovery

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