MeiliSearch is "zero-config" compared to ElasticSearch in terms of setup to make it work for end-user instant and relevant search engine. Our engine follows the Algolia engine in terms of typo-tolerance, relevancy, and speed.
Thanks, hadn't seen that, that makes a lot more sense. I agree that ElasticSearch is definitely not "zero-config" when it comes to building certain bespoke applications on it that go beyond simple filtering or query-relevance document search.
Here is a little comparison to enlighten your questions: https://docs.meilisearch.com/resources/comparison_to_alterna....