G2 Vendor Directory

Apache Solr vs. Google Programmable Search Engine

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricApache Solr

by The Apache Software Foundation

Google Programmable Search Engine

by Google

Overall rating4.14.5
Review count26162
Ease of use7.99.2
Ease of setup6.99.1
Quality of support6.88.6
Meets requirements8.88.9
NPS41.66666770.344828
Small Business11.5%67.3%
Mid-Market50.0%19.8%
Enterprise38.5%13.0%
Total page views1165,563
Total LLM citations167264

Apache Solr

Apache Solr is an open source enterprise search server based on Lucene search library, with XML/HTTP and JSON APIs, hit highlighting, faceted search, caching, replication etc.

Pros

  • Results

Google Programmable Search Engine

Google Programmable Search Engine is a customizable search solution that enables website owners to integrate a tailored search experience directly into their web pages. Leveraging Google's core search technology, it delivers fast and relevant results, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction. Users can define the specific content their search engine indexes, whether it's their own site or a curated collection of external sites, and customize the appearance to align with their website's design. This flexibility allows for a seamless and cohesive user experience.

Pros