# Typesense

> Typesense — A lightning-fast, open-source search engine designed to deliver instant, relevant search results.

**Category:** saas / unknown  
**Domain:** typesense.org  
**Source:** [Toneeto](https://www.toneeto.com/discover/typesense.org)  
**Last updated:** March 27, 2026

## Changelog

### Mar 19, 2026 — New Feature

Typesense v29.0 added support for adding meta fields to query analytics document; Typesense v29.0 added ability to fetch JOIN reference fields in the GET document; Typesense v29.0 added support for Azure OpenAI and Google Gemini in conversation (+13 more)

- Typesense v29.0 added support for adding meta fields to query analytics documents _(100% confidence (cross-referenced))_
- Typesense v29.0 added ability to fetch JOIN reference fields in the GET document API _(100% confidence (cross-referenced))_
- Typesense v29.0 added support for Azure OpenAI and Google Gemini in conversation models _(100% confidence (cross-referenced))_
- Typesense v29.0 introduced Natural Language Search functionality _(100% confidence (cross-referenced))_
- Typesense v29.0 added Dynamic Sorting in Overrides _(100% confidence)_
- Typesense v29.0 added ability to filter multiple properties within a nested array of objects _(100% confidence (cross-referenced))_
- Typesense v29.0 added streaming support for conversations _(100% confidence (cross-referenced))_
- Typesense v29.0 improved group-by performance and resource usage _(100% confidence (cross-referenced))_
- Typesense v29.0 improved performance of numeric range queries _(100% confidence (cross-referenced))_
- Typesense v29.0 added ability to customize RocksDB parameters _(100% confidence)_
- Typesense v29.0 added ability to do image search using user-uploaded images at runtime _(100% confidence)_
- Typesense v30.1 added facet_by support for JOINed reference fields _(100% confidence (cross-referenced))_
- Typesense v30.1 added support for group_by with Union search _(100% confidence (cross-referenced))_
- Typesense v30.1 added IPv6 Support _(100% confidence (cross-referenced))_
- Typesense v30.1 added support for copying documents when cloning collections _(100% confidence (cross-referenced))_
- Typesense v30.1 added configurable token truncation for string fields _(100% confidence)_

### Mar 7, 2026 — New Product

A production cluster automatically upgraded from v30.1 to v30.2.RC7 on 2026-03-07

- A production cluster automatically upgraded from v30.1 to v30.2.RC7 on 2026-03-07 _(100% confidence)_

## Pricing

| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Type |
|------|---------|-----------------|------|
| Typesense Cloud | — | — | subscription |

## Competitors

- [Manticore Search](https://www.toneeto.com/discover/manticoresearch.com)
- [OpenSearch Project](https://www.toneeto.com/discover/opensearch.org)
- [Swiftype (an Elastic company)](https://www.toneeto.com/discover/swiftype.com)
- [Meilisearch](https://www.toneeto.com/discover/meilisearch.com)
- [Reactivesearch.io](https://www.toneeto.com/discover/reactivesearch.io)

## Audience Segments

### startup_team (50% fit)

**Use case:** Typesense for small teams
**Why:** Insufficient evidence for specific segmentation, defaulting to startup_team
**Key considerations:** ease of use, value for money

## Gotchas & Limitations

- Limited control over search result ranking [major]
- Limited analytics capabilities [major]
- Integration issues due to limited ecosystem and third-party support [major]
- Limited language support [major]
- Poor documentation [moderate]

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*Data verified by [Toneeto](https://www.toneeto.com/discover/typesense.org). JSON available at [/api/co/typesense.org](https://www.toneeto.com/api/co/typesense.org).*