Try Elasticsearch with this package - https://github.com/sleimanx2/plastic
Super easy and super fast :)
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Search is at the core of almost every web app, and I think Scout does a fantastic job. However, I see that most of the tutorials and threads focusing on Algolia; which, IMHO is super expensive. My app's beginning with ~500K records and combining that with other requirements for my site, I'd be looking at paying a minimum of $200/mo to Algolia.
..but I'm not rich (yet ;-) )
That's the reason I began searching for alternatives. I wish to know from the community members what are their recommendations?
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