Algolia

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4.5
Market Presence: Search and Product DiscoveryEnterprise Search Engines

Overview

Product Information on Algolia

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Algolia?

Algolia is a software solution that provides search and discovery capabilities for websites and applications. The software enables users to implement real-time search functionality with features such as typo-tolerance, filtering, faceting, ranking, and advanced analytics. Algolia’s search engine processes queries quickly to deliver relevant results, supporting both textual and structured data. The software is designed to assist businesses in improving user experience by making large volumes of information easily accessible and navigable. Additionally, its API-driven architecture allows for integration with various technology stacks, offering customization options to tailor the search experience to specific needs.

Overall experience with Algolia

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
<50M USD, Software
FAVORABLE

Fast Search Response Times and Comprehensive Documentation Highlight Algolia Performance

5.0
Sep 5, 2025
Algolia has been our go-to search solution for enhancing our knowledge base and multiple internal projects. The platform consistently delivers fast, relevant search results with minimal implementation overhead and cost.
Software Developer
1B - 3B USD, Consumer Goods
CRITICAL

An great improvement from what we once had but still room for improvement

3.0
Oct 10, 2025
At the moment we have limited capability with it. But overall it works and the interface isn't too bad.

About Company

Company Description

Founded in Paris in 2012 and now headquartered in San Francisco, Algolia is a renowned platform offering end-to-end AI search and discovery solutions. Central to the services Algolia provides is an advanced natural language processing and keyword through vector search, packaged into a single API. This is enhanced with hyperscale indexing, ensuring capable management of a high volume of search interactions per second. Algolia's mission is 'Powering Discovery,' which it accomplishes by assisting customers to craft fast, relevant search experiences for their online or in-app users. This platform's capacity to surface content instantly and on a large scale is implicative of its use by a considerable number of developers and online users regularly. Furthermore, Algolia's deployment has shown to offer substantial return on investment according to studies.

Company Details

Company type
Private
Year Founded
2012
Head office location
San Francisco, United States
Number of employees
501 - 1000

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Algolia Reviews and Ratings

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4.5

(100 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

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50%
4 Star
47%
3 Star
3%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.5

Service & Support

4.5

Product Capabilities

4.6

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  • SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Fast Search Response Times and Comprehensive Documentation Highlight Algolia Performance

    5.0
    Sep 5, 2025
    Algolia has been our go-to search solution for enhancing our knowledge base and multiple internal projects. The platform consistently delivers fast, relevant search results with minimal implementation overhead and cost.
  • WEB DEVELOPER
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Algolia Enhances Ecommerce Search Efficiency and Offers Fast Customizable Results

    5.0
    Sep 8, 2025
    The Algolia app is a game changer for our ecommerce website as it extends the functionality of our search and makes our products much easier to find.
  • PROJECT MANAGER
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Algolia Search delivers, providing fast search, customisation and ai.

    5.0
    Sep 25, 2025
    I've really enjoyed using Algolia on our sites, it has been simple to use and set up. Integrates well and we have had positive feedback from clients.
  • Python Backend Engineer | Senior IT Proj
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    A smart tool for search and product discovery.

    4.0
    Jun 23, 2025
    Algolia is a great search software. It is robust and reliable. Integration of the software is unlimited and support customer support services are professionalised and available in real-time. Managing user search data using the product is easy and ensures very accurate results. User search analytic systems are also efficient as they give deep information about products viewed and at what time.
  • Software Developer
    <50M USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Developer-Focused Search Tool Offers Speed and Granular Control Features

    4.0
    Sep 29, 2025
    An exceptional developer-first product. It provides a powerful, fast, and reliable search solution that is straightforward to integrate.
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