G2 Vendor Directory

Google Programmable Search Engine vs. Apache Solr

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

MetricGoogle Programmable Search Engine

by Google

Apache Solr

by The Apache Software Foundation

Overall rating4.54.1
Review count16226
Ease of use9.27.9
Ease of setup9.16.9
Quality of support8.66.8
Meets requirements8.98.8
NPS70.34482841.666667
Small Business67.3%11.5%
Mid-Market19.8%50.0%
Enterprise13.0%38.5%
Total page views5,563116
Total LLM citations264167

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.

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    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.

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