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Home / Migrations / Algolia → Meilisearch

Algolia → Meilisearch

medium

Meilisearch is open-source, self-hostable, with similar API and typo-tolerance. No per-request pricing.

Estimated: 3-6h · 5 steps

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Step 1: Deploy Meilisearch

Self-host or use Meilisearch Cloud.

docker run -d -p 7700:7700 -v meili_data:/meili_data getmeili/meilisearch:latest

Step 2: Create indexes

Map Algolia indexes to Meilisearch indexes. Set searchable/filterable attributes.

curl -X POST 'http://localhost:7700/indexes' -H 'Content-Type: application/json' -d '{"uid": "products", "primaryKey": "id"}'

Step 3: Export and import data

Export from Algolia via API or dashboard. Import JSON documents to Meilisearch.

Step 4: Replace client SDK

npm uninstall algoliasearch && npm install meilisearch

Step 5: Update search UI

Meilisearch supports InstantSearch.js via @meilisearch/instant-meilisearch adapter.

npm install @meilisearch/instant-meilisearch

✓ Search returns relevant results with typo tolerance

Get started with Meilisearch →

What this migration involves

Moving from Algolia to Meilisearch is rated medium and takes about 3-6h on a typical project. The guide breaks it into 5 steps, 4 of which ship with runnable commands and 1 with a verification check. On pricing, Algolia is freemium and Meilisearch is open-source with a free plan to test the move.

Algolia data →Meilisearch data →

Related migrations

Algolia → Typesense (self-hosted or cloud) — medium, 4-8h

FAQ

How long does migrating from Algolia to Meilisearch take?

Around 3-6h for a typical project — 5 steps, difficulty rated medium, 4 of them with copy-paste commands.

Is moving from Algolia to Meilisearch reversible?

No reverse guide is tracked yet, so treat this as a one-way move and keep a full export of your Algolia data before you start.

What does Meilisearch cost compared to Algolia?

Algolia: freemium from $0/mo, free plan available. Meilisearch: open-source from $0/mo, free plan available.