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Typesense

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description Typesense Overview

Typesense is an open-source search engine designed for fast, typo-tolerant text search across websites and applications. Written in C++ and first released in 2016, the engine provides instant search-as-you-type functionality with built-in fuzzy matching to handle spelling errors. Typesense offers client libraries for multiple programming languages and can be self-hosted or used through a managed cloud service. It is commonly positioned as an open-source alternative to Algolia for applications requiring relevant, low-latency search.

help Typesense FAQ

What makes Typesense different from a database query?

Typesense is a dedicated search engine built for fast, typo-tolerant search and autocomplete. It is commonly placed alongside a primary database rather than used as the application's only source of transactional data.

What language is Typesense written in?

Typesense is written in C++ and was first released in 2016. Its server exposes APIs that applications can use to index documents and return search results with ranking, filtering, and faceting.

Can Typesense handle spelling mistakes?

Yes. Typesense includes typo tolerance so a query can still find relevant records when the user makes a small spelling error. Its instant-search design is suited to interfaces that update results while someone types.

Does Typesense support filters and facets?

Yes. Search requests can combine text queries with filters, sorting, and facets such as category or price. This makes Typesense useful for product catalogs, documentation sites, and other structured collections.

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