The open-source search engine that is fast, typo-tolerant, and delightful. Now with AI-powered vector + keyword hybrid search.
Typesense has long been the developer favorite for instant, typo-tolerant search. In 2026 it added AI hybrid search — blending keyword and vector relevance — closing the semantic gap without abandoning the clean DX that made it popular.
Who it's for: Engineering teams that need fast, typo-tolerant site or app search and now want semantic relevance without standing up a separate vector DB.
Sub-50ms search with built-in typo correction and synonym handling — users find what they mean.
New semantic + keyword hybrid ranking blends embeddings with traditional relevance for cleaner results.
Define a schema, index JSON, query over a clean REST/JS API. No search PhD required.
Typesense Cloud handles scaling, backups, and upgrades if you would rather not self-host.
Typesense remains the most pleasant way to add fast search to an app, and the new AI hybrid mode means you can skip a separate vector DB for many use cases. Self-host it for free or let Typesense Cloud handle the ops.