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Algolia

Hosted search and discovery with ultra fast indexing, typo tolerance, vector and keyword hybrid search, analytics and Rules for merchandising across web and apps.

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Free / Usage based

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Algolia provides a managed search platform used to deliver instant results at scale. Developers index records via APIs and query using keyword, semantic vector or hybrid strategies with filters and facets. Built in typo tolerance, synonyms and language analyzers improve recall while Rules let merchandisers boost, bury or pin items without code. The platform spans Search, Recommend and AI features like NeuralSearch, with analytics to track CTR, AOV and zero result queries. Security includes per user API keys and rate controls; SDKs exist for JavaScript, iOS, Android and more. Pricing is usage based with a free tier, then per 1,000 search requests and per record overages; larger AI packages are sold as annual contracts. Teams adopt Algolia to replace brittle in house search, accelerate relevance tuning and scale to millions of queries with low latency worldwide.

Key Capabilities

What makes Algolia powerful

APIs and SDKs

Push records with metadata and embeddings using REST or client SDKs then query with filters and facets at scale.

Implementation Level Intermediate

Rules and Synonyms

Boost bury pin and define synonyms to correct intent and drive business outcomes without deployments.

Implementation Level Intermediate

AI and Recommend

Adopt NeuralSearch re ranking and recommendations to surface better results and content automatically.

Implementation Level Professional

Analytics and A B

Track CTR zero results and facet usage then iterate relevance based on evidence.

Implementation Level Basic

Professional Integration

These capabilities work together to provide a comprehensive AI solution that integrates seamlessly into professional workflows. Each feature is designed with enterprise-grade reliability and performance.

Key Features

What makes Algolia stand out

Keyword and vector hybrid search with filters and facets
Typo tolerance synonyms and multilingual analysis
Rules based merchandising to boost bury and pin results
Recommend and AI add ons for re ranking and content discovery
Real time analytics for CTR AOV zero results and trends
Secure API keys with scopes and rate limiting
Global CDN with low latency indexing and queries
SDKs and UI widgets for web mobile and frameworks

Use Cases

How Algolia can help you

Power e commerce search with dynamic facets and re ranking
Enable doc search in SaaS with per user keys and scopes
Add autocomplete and query suggestions to landing pages
Run A B tests on relevance and measure CTR and conversions
Detect zero result patterns and create content or synonyms
Expose recommendations and related items to raise AOV
Index help centers and apps for instant in product search
Scale globally without managing clusters or shards

Perfect For

product engineers search specialists and merchandisers who need fast reliable search ranking control and analytics without running infra

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Pricing Model Freemium

Last Updated 1/15/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does pricing start?

Algolia lists a free tier and pay as you go pricing with additional requests from about $1.75 per 1,000 searches and record tiers for storage.

Is there a vector search option?

Yes, NeuralSearch and hybrid modes combine vectors with keyword and filters for quality and speed.

Can non developers tune results?

Rules let business users boost bury or pin items without code while developers manage constraints.

How fast is indexing?

Near real time indexing supports frequent updates for catalogs and content.

Do you support GDPR needs?

Algolia provides regional controls and DPA options review the compliance docs.

Can I self host?

Algolia is fully managed, self hosting would require a different engine.

Does Algolia have SDKs?

Yes, JavaScript iOS Android Ruby Python PHP Go and more plus UI libraries.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, there is a free tier suitable for prototypes and small apps.

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