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Lucene

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198 views|167 comparisons
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Microsoft FAST

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Indexing and Search
March 2024
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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
8th
out of 25 in Indexing and Search
Views
198
Comparisons
167
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4th
out of 25 in Indexing and Search
Views
405
Comparisons
291
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0
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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
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VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Computer Software Company23%
Manufacturing Company11%
Energy/Utilities Company9%
Financial Services Firm9%
Company Size
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VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Small Business18%
Midsize Enterprise17%
Large Enterprise65%
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March 2024
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Lucene is ranked 8th 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 Sinequa and OpenText IDOL, whereas Microsoft FAST is most compared with Elastic Search, Lookeen and IBM Watson Discovery.

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