groonga
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Description:
Fulltext search engine and column store
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 15.2.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 4, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: search database fulltext-search indexing column-store
Install: brew install groonga
About:
Groonga is an open-source fulltext search engine and column store. It provides high-performance indexing and querying capabilities, even for large datasets. The system is designed to be fast and scalable, serving as a robust backend for applications requiring complex search functionality.
Key Features:
  • High-performance fulltext search
  • Column-oriented storage for fast analytics
  • Supports multiple languages and APIs
  • ACID-compliant transaction support
Use Cases:
  • Application backend for search functionality
  • Real-time log analysis and data analytics
  • Geospatial search applications
Alternatives:
  • Elasticsearch – Groonga is generally lighter and faster for simple queries, while Elasticsearch offers a more extensive ecosystem and complex aggregation features.
  • Sphinx – Groonga offers better real-time indexing and native column store capabilities compared to Sphinx.
Version History
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Nov 4, 2025 4:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP f82d7b13
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