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4.3 out of 5

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Algolia mindshare

As of January 2026, the mindshare of Algolia in the Search as a Service category stands at 9.8%, up from 8.3% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Search as a Service Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Algolia9.8%
Elastic Search18.5%
Xapien15.7%
Other56.0%
Search as a Service

PeerResearch reports based on Algolia reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategorySearch as a ServiceJan 26, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersJan 26, 2026Download
ComparisonAlgolia vs Elastic SearchJan 26, 2026Download
ComparisonAlgolia vs Amazon OpenSearch ServiceJan 26, 2026Download
ComparisonAlgolia vs Azure AI SearchJan 26, 2026Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Elastic Search4.118.5%97%88 interviewsAdd to research
Amazon OpenSearch Service3.88.7%92%13 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business73
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise48
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Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
14%
Performing Arts
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
University
7%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Media Company
6%
Retailer
6%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Construction Company
4%
Transportation Company
4%
Real Estate/Law Firm
3%
Wholesaler/Distributor
3%
Educational Organization
3%
Non Profit
3%
Insurance Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Healthcare Company
1%
Government
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Non Tech Company
1%
Engineering Company
1%
Energy/Utilities Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Renewables & Environment Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%

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Algolia Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Product Manager at Flash.co4.0No summary available
Chief Investment Officer at University of California, Berkeley4.0I describe Algolia as a flexible, powerful search engine that can be fine-tuned for tailored results. It enhances user satisfaction but is pricey, and its documentation needs improvement, especially for integrations like React components.
Specialist Programmer L3 at Infosys4.0I developed a publication tech application for the Economist Group using Algolia Search, a SaaS that eliminated server maintenance headaches. Although Algolia is less known, it's cost-effective and similar to Elasticsearch, which I've used before.
Co-Founder at DynamiK Techworks4.5I use Algolia with Magento 2 to enhance e-commerce search functionality, improving user experience and product discovery. Its customizable API is invaluable, though it might have indexing issues. Previously, I relied on Magento's default search, which was less effective.
Senior Software Engineer at Conrad Labs4.5I've used Algolia since our product's inception for its seamless search and recommend features. It's better than OpenSearch due to its built-in capabilities. While it's cost-effective with good ROI, the certification program could use more detailed content.
Líder técnico at CotaBest5.0I use Algolia in my company for search purposes and find its indexing and search servers incredibly fast. However, the high cost is a concern, and it's not worth it unless all functionalities are fully utilized with a robust business plan.
Full-stack Developer at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees4.5I used Algolia to enhance search functionalities for a large web application. It simplifies searching and filtering products with built-in features like InstantSearch. However, the documentation needs improvement as it's not beginner-friendly, though it saves time compared to custom solutions.
Head Data Engineering at a tech services company with 11-50 employees4.0We use Algolia as a core feature for our product to enhance search functionality across massive datasets. Its documentation is outstanding, though it lacks support for joining multiple indexes. It's cost-effective for businesses with search as a core feature.