Best Self-hosted AI Search Tools
A curated collection of the best self-hosted aI Search Tools leverage semantic search and large language models to improve information retrieval experiences across documents, websites, applications, and knowledge bases. Unlike traditional keyword-based search, these tools understand intent, context, and meaning, returning more accurate and relevant results. They often include features like question answering, result summarization, conversational search, personalization, and integration with vector databases. AI search solutions are widely used in customer support, enterprise knowledge management, e-commerce, and internal tools, enabling users to find what they need with greater speed and precision.

Grok
Grok is an AI chatbot developed by xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company. Integrated into X (formerly Twitter), it offers real-time answers with a witty, irreverent tone. Grok has access to public X posts, making it uniquely up-to-date. It’s available to X Premium+ users and built on xAI’s custom large language model.
Grok is an AI chatbot developed by xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company. Integrated into X (formerly Twitter), it offers real-time answers with a witty, irreverent tone. Grok has access to public X posts, making it uniquely up-to-date. It’s available to X Premium+ users and built on xAI’s custom large language model.

AnythingLLM
Use any LLM to chat with your documents, enhance your productivity, and run the latest state-of-the-art LLMs completely privately with no technical setup.
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ChatGPT
Use any LLM to chat with your documents, enhance your productivity, and run the latest state-of-the-art LLMs completely privately with no technical setup.
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44,969Forks
4,450Last commit
8 days ago
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Meilisearch
Meilisearch is a flexible and powerful search engine that delivers ultra-fast, highly relevant results for seamless integration.
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ElasticSearch
Meilisearch is a flexible and powerful search engine that delivers ultra-fast, highly relevant results for seamless integration.
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51,698Forks
2,062Last commit
8 days ago

FastGPT
FastGPT is a free, open-source platform for creating AI-powered knowledge bases with data processing, model invocation, and visual workflows.
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Zendesk
FastGPT is a free, open-source platform for creating AI-powered knowledge bases with data processing, model invocation, and visual workflows.
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24,591Forks
6,318Last commit
8 days ago

Khoj
An open-source personal AI application that helps you find answers, understand documents, and create new content with ease.
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ChatGPT
An open-source personal AI application that helps you find answers, understand documents, and create new content with ease.
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30,250Forks
1,702Last commit
9 days ago

Qdrant
Qdrant is an open-source vector database that provides high-performance similarity search for AI and machine learning applications.
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Supabase
Qdrant is an open-source vector database that provides high-performance similarity search for AI and machine learning applications.
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23,973Forks
1,647Last commit
8 days ago

MaxKB
Open-source AI solution combining RAG pipelines, workflow automation, and multi-model support for intelligent enterprise knowledge management and customer service.
Open-source AI solution combining RAG pipelines, workflow automation, and multi-model support for intelligent enterprise knowledge management and customer service.
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16,748Forks
2,158Last commit
8 days ago

Karakeep
AI-powered bookmarking tool for seamless saving, auto-tagging, and quick retrieval of links, notes, and images.
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Pocket

AI-powered bookmarking tool for seamless saving, auto-tagging, and quick retrieval of links, notes, and images.
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17,594Forks
704Last commit
12 days ago

Typesense
Typesense is an open source search engine optimized for fast, typo-tolerant search-as-you-type experiences and ease of use.
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ElasticSearch
Typesense is an open source search engine optimized for fast, typo-tolerant search-as-you-type experiences and ease of use.
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23,128Forks
735Last commit
9 days ago

Weaviate
Open-source vector database designed for building powerful, production-ready AI applications with hybrid search capabilities and flexible deployment options.
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Supabase
Open-source vector database designed for building powerful, production-ready AI applications with hybrid search capabilities and flexible deployment options.
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13,540Forks
958Last commit
8 days ago

Supermemory
Supermemory centralizes and connects your saved online content, enabling AI-powered search and insights across your digital knowledge
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Notion
Supermemory centralizes and connects your saved online content, enabling AI-powered search and insights across your digital knowledge
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9,741Forks
946Last commit
25 days ago

Scira
Scira delivers concise, AI-generated responses to queries using a clean interface and powerful search capabilities.
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Perplexity
Scira delivers concise, AI-generated responses to queries using a clean interface and powerful search capabilities.
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8,227Forks
994Last commit
8 days ago

Orama
Blend full-text and semantic search for unlimited queries across 300 global locations. Get precise answers and matches at a flat rate, no matter your search volume.
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ElasticSearch
Blend full-text and semantic search for unlimited queries across 300 global locations. Get precise answers and matches at a flat rate, no matter your search volume.
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9,448Forks
340Last commit
8 days ago

Reor
Reor is a private, local AI app for managing personal knowledge, featuring semantic search, auto-connected ideas, and WYSIWYG Markdown editing.
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Notion
Reor is a private, local AI app for managing personal knowledge, featuring semantic search, auto-connected ideas, and WYSIWYG Markdown editing.
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7,980Forks
482Last commit
1 month ago

Trieve
Trieve offers an all-in-one solution for search, recommendations, and RAG with automatic continuous improvement based on user feedback.
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ElasticSearch
Trieve offers an all-in-one solution for search, recommendations, and RAG with automatic continuous improvement based on user feedback.
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2,207Forks
192Last commit
8 days ago

LLMChat
Privacy-focused open-source platform offering deep research capabilities, multi-model support, and customizable AI workflows for enhanced productivity.
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ChatGPT
Privacy-focused open-source platform offering deep research capabilities, multi-model support, and customizable AI workflows for enhanced productivity.
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717Forks
129Last commit
1 month ago

Command AI
Transform user experience with AI-powered in-app help, natural language search, and personalized nudges. Boost engagement without annoying users.
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HubSpot
Transform user experience with AI-powered in-app help, natural language search, and personalized nudges. Boost engagement without annoying users.

Swiftype
Cloud-based search platform offering customizable, relevant, and secure search experiences for websites, applications, and enterprises.
Cloud-based search platform offering customizable, relevant, and secure search experiences for websites, applications, and enterprises.

Azure AI Search
Enterprise-ready vector database and search engine that powers sophisticated RAG applications with built-in security, compliance, and AI enrichment capabilities.
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Supabase
Enterprise-ready vector database and search engine that powers sophisticated RAG applications with built-in security, compliance, and AI enrichment capabilities.

Algolia
Algolia provides AI search capabilities that understand user intent, delivering relevant results across web, mobile and voice platforms.
Algolia provides AI search capabilities that understand user intent, delivering relevant results across web, mobile and voice platforms.

Elastic
Elastic combines advanced search capabilities with AI to help businesses gain valuable insights from their data, offering solutions for search, observability, and security.
Elastic combines advanced search capabilities with AI to help businesses gain valuable insights from their data, offering solutions for search, observability, and security.

Sourcegraph
Sourcegraph's platform combines AI assistance and powerful code search to help developers navigate, understand, and maintain large codebases efficiently.
Sourcegraph's platform combines AI assistance and powerful code search to help developers navigate, understand, and maintain large codebases efficiently.