TextAtlas vs Meilisearch

TextAtlas was designed specifically for small to medium-sized online stores. The integration process takes 5 minutes and requires no plugins or complex configuration. You copy 2 lines of code into your store, and AI-powered search is live. Meilisearch requires you to set up infrastructure, manage servers (or configure cloud hosting), write custom integration code, and handle deployment. While Meilisearch offers flexibility for developers who want complete control, most store owners simply want search that works. TextAtlas provides ready-made search widgets, automatic product syncing via webhooks, and visual design tools that require zero coding. Your team can focus on sales instead of server management.

TextAtlas offers straightforward pay-as-you-go pricing starting from just €1 per month, scaling up to €199 based on your search volume. You know exactly what you'll pay - no surprises. Meilisearch uses infrastructure-based pricing, meaning costs depend on server size, hosting choices, and technical setup decisions. For store owners without technical backgrounds, estimating Meilisearch costs requires understanding cloud infrastructure pricing models. TextAtlas eliminates this complexity with transparent monthly pricing. There are no surprise bills, no infrastructure to scale, and no technical decisions about server capacity. Whether you're just starting out or running a busy store, you get predictable costs that grow sensibly with your business.

TextAtlas is built exclusively for WooCommerce and Shopify stores. Every feature addresses real eCommerce challenges like product discovery, variant handling, and inventory management. The AI understands shopping intent, recognizing when customers search for product attributes, brands, or use cases. TextAtlas includes multiple search widget styles designed for online stores, rules and synonyms management for merchandising, and analytics focused on product search performance. Meilisearch is a general-purpose search engine that works across many applications. While powerful and fast, it requires custom development to add eCommerce-specific features. Store owners must build their own widgets, configure product-specific relevance, and develop custom analytics. TextAtlas delivers these capabilities out of the box.

TextAtlas runs on external search servers with zero impact on your store's performance. Updates, scaling, security, and maintenance happen automatically. Your search improves continuously without any action required from your team. Real-time webhook updates keep your product catalog synchronized automatically. Meilisearch requires ongoing maintenance whether self-hosted or cloud-hosted. You need to monitor performance, apply updates, manage scaling during traffic spikes, and troubleshoot issues. For small store teams already juggling marketing, inventory, and customer service, this technical burden distracts from core business activities. TextAtlas removes the technical overhead entirely, letting you concentrate on what matters: selling products and serving customers.

TextAtlas is ideal for WooCommerce and Shopify store owners who want powerful AI search without technical complexity. If you run a small to medium online store, value your time, and want predictable costs with fast setup, TextAtlas is the practical choice. You get eCommerce-focused features, visual customization tools, and complete analytics without writing code or managing infrastructure. Meilisearch suits teams with dedicated developers who need a flexible, general-purpose search engine and want complete control over their search infrastructure. It works well for custom applications beyond eCommerce or large enterprises with technical resources. For typical online stores, Meilisearch's flexibility comes with complexity that most teams don't need. TextAtlas delivers the search quality your customers expect with the simplicity your business requires.