Pros from reviewers

• Clear analytics: Algolia provides clear analytics which can be valuable for understanding user behavior and improving the product or service

• Easy integration: Algolia's search system is praised for its easy integration into both the back and front end of a project, making it a convenient choice for developers

• Excellent customer support: Algolia's support team is highly appreciated for their assistance in optimizing operations and providing valuable advice and consultation

• Swift and accurate search results: Algolia is known for delivering the most accurate search results to users in milliseconds, enhancing the user experience

• Flexibility: Algolia offers flexibility in managing different product results, allowing for various attributes to control product display on a site.

Cons from reviewers

• Lack of pay-per-use option: Algolia does not offer a pay-per-use option like Firebase, which can be a disadvantage for users who do not utilize all their operations but still have to pay

• Difficulty in integration: Some users have found it challenging to integrate Algolia with certain systems such as WordPress, and it lacks flexibility when integrating with systems that Algolia does not support natively

• Not a plug and play experience: Despite its numerous features, Algolia is not as straightforward to implement as some users initially thought, requiring work on the interface before it can be correctly implemented

• Expensive for scaling: Algolia can be somewhat expensive, especially for startups planning to scale

• Struggles with large catalogs: Algolia has been reported to struggle with handling large catalogs, taking too long to collect and store product information.