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Lucene
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196 views|167 comparisons
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Microsoft FAST
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390 views|281 comparisons
100% willing to recommend
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Indexing and Search
May 2024
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Featured Review
Anonymous User
One of the best open source date indexing tools available, with support for various popular file formats like PDF, HTML, etc.
Anonymous User
Robust solution with good value
When I'm working with Microsoft I get a lot of updates from them. If there are any updates or new features coming up, I get updated with the... Read more →
Ranking
9th
out of 25 in Indexing and Search
Views
196
Comparisons
167
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0
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4th
out of 25 in Indexing and Search
Views
390
Comparisons
281
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0
Average Words per Review
0
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N/A
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Overview
Lucene Core, our flagship sub-project, provides Java-based indexing and search technology.
Microsoft FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint combines the power of FAST with the simplicity of SharePoint. FAST Search Server 2010 for SharePoint delivers an exceptional intranet and people search experience and a platform for building custom search-driven applications.
Sample Customers
Bloomberg, Salesforce, Bank of America, AT&T, SAP, JP Morgan Chase, Capital One, DirecTV, Boeing, Monsanto, Warner Bros, The Walt Disney Company, Goldman Sachs, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, BlackRock
Moffitt Cancer Center, Hitachi Solutions, Manupatra Information Solutions, Unique World, _KODA AUTO a.s., MindTree Ltd, Mississippi Department of Transportation
Top Industries
VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Computer Software Company18%
Energy/Utilities Company12%
Financial Services Firm12%
Retailer10%
VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Computer Software Company21%
Manufacturing Company11%
Financial Services Firm9%
Energy/Utilities Company9%
Company Size
VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Small Business30%
Midsize Enterprise12%
Large Enterprise58%
VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Small Business18%
Midsize Enterprise16%
Large Enterprise66%
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Indexing and Search
May 2024
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Lucene is ranked 9th in Indexing and Search while Microsoft FAST is ranked 4th in Indexing and Search. Lucene is rated 8.0, while Microsoft FAST is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Lucene writes "One of the best open source date indexing tools available, with support for various popular file formats like PDF, HTML, etc". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft FAST writes "Robust solution with good value". Lucene is most compared with OpenText IDOL and Sinequa, whereas Microsoft FAST is most compared with Elastic Search, Lookeen and IBM Watson Discovery.

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