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    Apache Lucene

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AApache Lucene is an open source and free text search engine library written in Java. It is a technology suitable for applications that requires full-text search, and is available cross-platform.

    $0

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    Luigi's Box

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/ALuigi’s Box solutions understand customer behavior, and use data to provide better search results, recommend relevant products, and enhance the shopping experience to boost your e-commerce conversion rates and average order values. Search and Autocomplete Recommender Product Listing Shopping Assistant Conversational Agent AnalyticsN/A
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    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional DetailsA free and open source product.
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    Apache
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    User Ratings
    Apache LuceneLuigi's Box
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.5
    (49 ratings)
    Usability
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    9.2
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    User Testimonials
    Apache LuceneLuigi's Box
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Apache
    Apache Lucene is a perfect text search implementation where the heap space usage needs to be kept to its minimal. It also enables search based on various search fields and most importantly the search and index process can happen simultaneously. The only scenario where it might be less appropriate would be when the index size grows too big. We have witnessed few scalable issues where the search would take a while when the index size is too large.
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    Luigi's Box
    Luigi's Box is the perfect solution for sales platforms that have search engine problems on their site. Luigi's Box allows you to go to the next level and enable customers to find what they are looking for. With additional options to recommend and indicate substitutes and add-on products, it can work great as a sales-boosting element.
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    Pros
    Apache
    • We found Apache Lucene to be extremely performant in querying large amounts of data and retrieving the correct files based on the metadata provided.
    • The online community offers great support for the product. Even though it is an open source tool, it is not difficult to find help online for it.
    • When we were creating a proof of concept application, we found that the software worked just as well, while being run locally on a resource-limited PC.
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    Luigi's Box
    • Recognising synonyms and mis-spellings to still show our customers accurate and relevant search results.
    • Great analytics section showing trending searches and non-converting searches, aiding in future product development and our priorities for what products we want to show the customer.
    • The boost function which allows us to prioritise showing customers certain products over others, which improves conversions.
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    Cons
    Apache
    • User interface for setup and maintenance would be helpful.
    • Easier cloud/cluster setup.
    • Better, centralized documentation.
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    Luigi's Box
    • More choice for customisation and layout would be good.
    • More payment options for example the choice to pay via direct debit.
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    Usability
    Apache
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    Luigi's Box
    As I mentioned in the previous points, Luigis Box helped us to improve the overall services for our customers, whether in the area of ​​product search, optimization of various processes, improvement of service quality, etc. Within our company, all of us who work with him are really satisfied with him. If we were to recommend the tool we use to other companies, Luigi's Box would be a clear choice for us :)
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    Apache
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    Luigi's Box
    Their support is excellent. Quick and helpful.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Apache
    The search and index performance of [Apache] Lucene is excellent and the quality of results is good, if not better. For implementing it with small scale applications it is a no brainer, Lucene is the best and most cost effective solution. Learning curve is not too steep either.
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    Luigi's Box
    The price is a lot better than Clerk, and the speed of integration is much simpler. Our IT team had so many issues intergating Clerk and the price kept on increasing. Whereas with Luigi's Box it was the exact opposite. Price is good for the system you receive and the integration is easy.
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    Return on Investment
    Apache
    • Being an open source project we did not have to pay any licensing fees for using Apache Lucene. It has greatly improved our search functionality in our web apps.
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    Luigi's Box
    • Simple construction of a data feed = low cost
    • Easy to implement with the provided script - without having to hire a programmer
    • The search results presented after minor configuration are much better than in search engines built into SaaS e-commerce
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    Luigi's Box Screenshots

    Screenshot of the main dashboard that analyzes search effectiveness, highlights trends, and flags lost or no-result queries. This is used to add synonyms or include sought-after products and services.Screenshot of an overview that presents a timeline of query performance along with a heatmap of the most clicked products.Screenshot of a funnel chart that shows impressions, clicks, and conversions for each recommendation, with options to analyze assisted or direct conversions.Screenshot of the Product Listing overview, which shows data like conversions, transactions, clicks, and more. Explore conversion rates by category or product, and analyze low-traffic products.Screenshot of a screenshot that demonstrates how Notino utilizes Luigi's Box to suggest relevant products to users.Screenshot of a showcase of how Ledvance uses Luigi's Product Listing to enhance product filtering.