Comparison
meme-search vs cherche
Verdict
Pick meme-search if meme-search is an open-source meme search engine for self-hosting that uses Python, Ruby and Docker with semantic searching capabilities via machine learning algorithms; pick cherche if cherche is a Python library for implementing neural search capabilities.
Markdown twin · meme-search alternatives · cherche alternatives
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | meme-search | cherche |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active (16d since push) As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Dormant (812d since push) As of 2d · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3d · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 2d · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- meme-search
- An open-source meme search engine designed for self-hosting using Python, Ruby and Docker.
- cherche
- Neural Search
Stars
- meme-search
- 717
- cherche
- 332
Forks
- meme-search
- 27
- cherche
- 14
Open issues
- meme-search
- 2
- cherche
- 4
Language
- meme-search
- Ruby
- cherche
- Python
Adopt for
- meme-search
- meme-search is an open-source meme search engine for self-hosting that uses Python, Ruby and Docker with semantic searching capabilities via machine learning algorithms.
- cherche
- Cherche is a Python library for implementing neural search capabilities.
Persona
- meme-search
- -
- cherche
- -
Runtime
- meme-search
- -
- cherche
- -
License
- meme-search
- Apache-2.0
- cherche
- MIT
Last pushed
- meme-search
- Aug 5, 2026
- cherche
- Jun 1, 2024
Categories
- meme-search
- Data & Retrieval, Vector Databases
- cherche
- Data & Retrieval, Evaluation & Observability, Vector Databases
Trust and health
Maintenance
- meme-search
- Active (82%)
- cherche
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- meme-search
- 16d
- cherche
- 812d
Open issues (now)
- meme-search
- 2
- cherche
- 4
Stars delta
- meme-search
- +22 (30d)
- cherche
- 0 (30d)
Open issues delta
- meme-search
- +2 (30d)
- cherche
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- meme-search
- Trust report
- cherche
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · meme-search: Python runtime · cherche: Python runtime
Choose meme-search if…
- meme-search is primarily Ruby; cherche is Python.
- License: meme-search is Apache-2.0, cherche is MIT.
- Tags unique to meme-search: ai, docker, homelab, meme.
- meme-search ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You require a specialized tool designed to specifically locate memes in your collection or the web using a self-hosted solution.
When NOT to use meme-search
- The need arises for a ready-to-use cloud-based service without managing local hosting configurations, as meme-search requires setting up locally using Docker.
- If the focus is on general-purpose data retrieval or vector database management that does not involve memes or specific self-hosted setups.
Choose cherche if…
- cherche is primarily Python; meme-search is Ruby.
- License: cherche is MIT, meme-search is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to cherche: bm25, flashtext, information-retrieval, natural-language-processing.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- Cherche is a Python library for implementing neural search capabilities.
When NOT to use cherche
- Last GitHub push was 815 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 1, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on cherche.
- Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
- Evaluation & Observability: Defer heavyweight eval infra only until you have real traffic - never skip it once users depend on answers.
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (neonwatty/meme-search) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- GitHub forks (neonwatty/meme-search) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Last push (neonwatty/meme-search) · observed Aug 5, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 22, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 14, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (raphaelsty/cherche) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- GitHub forks (raphaelsty/cherche) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- Last push (raphaelsty/cherche) · observed Jun 1, 2024
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 23, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: meme-search 717 · cherche 332 (synced Aug 22, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between meme-search and cherche?
- meme-search: An open-source meme search engine designed for self-hosting using Python, Ruby and Docker.. cherche: Neural Search. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose meme-search over cherche?
- Choose meme-search over cherche when meme-search is primarily Ruby; cherche is Python; License: meme-search is Apache-2.0, cherche is MIT; Tags unique to meme-search: ai, docker, homelab, meme; meme-search ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You require a specialized tool designed to specifically locate memes in your collection or the web using a self-hosted solution.
- When should I choose cherche over meme-search?
- Choose cherche over meme-search when cherche is primarily Python; meme-search is Ruby; License: cherche is MIT, meme-search is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to cherche: bm25, flashtext, information-retrieval, natural-language-processing; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; Cherche is a Python library for implementing neural search capabilities.
- When should I avoid meme-search?
- The need arises for a ready-to-use cloud-based service without managing local hosting configurations, as meme-search requires setting up locally using Docker. If the focus is on general-purpose data retrieval or vector database management that does not involve memes or specific self-hosted setups.
- When should I avoid cherche?
- Last GitHub push was 815 days ago (dormant maintenance, Jun 1, 2024). Validate activity before betting a new project on cherche. Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough. Evaluation & Observability: Defer heavyweight eval infra only until you have real traffic - never skip it once users depend on answers. Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
- Is meme-search or cherche more popular on GitHub?
- meme-search has more GitHub stars (717 vs 332). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are meme-search and cherche open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (meme-search: Apache-2.0, cherche: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to meme-search or cherche?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at meme-search alternatives and cherche alternatives (meme-search markdown twin, cherche markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, meme-search or cherche?
- meme-search: Active. cherche: Dormant. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for meme-search and cherche?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: meme-search trust report; cherche trust report.