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SearXNG

Open-source metasearch engine you can host yourself without tracking

77.5
Score in best search engines
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Ranked 6 of 7 in best search engines

An open-source metasearch engine that you run yourself, with no tracking and AGPL-3.0 code. It needs a server and setup, and its results depend on the services that are enabled.

Best for Self-hosted metasearch for people who run a server

About SearXNG

SearXNG is a metasearch engine: it forwards queries to many search services and merges the results. The project says users are neither tracked nor profiled. Its code is public under AGPL-3.0, and it runs on a server the user controls.

Running SearXNG takes a server and some setup, and the results depend on which upstream services are enabled. It suits people who want to self-host search and understand the trade-offs. DuckDuckGo and Brave Search work without any setup, so they are the simpler choice for most people.

Key features

  • Metasearch of many services
  • Open source, AGPL-3.0
  • Self-hosted
  • No tracking or profiling

Strengths

  • Open source under AGPL-3.0
  • Says users are neither tracked nor profiled
  • Self-hosting gives control over sources

Limits

  • Needs a server and setup
  • Results depend on which upstream services are enabled

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Questions about SearXNG

Is SearXNG free?
SearXNG can be used without paying: Free software to run on your own server under AGPL-3.0. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
Is SearXNG open source?
Yes. SearXNG publishes its source code under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Which platforms does SearXNG support?
SearXNG is available on: Web, Self-hosted.
What is SearXNG best for?
Self-hosted metasearch for people who run a server. In our ranking of search engines it is number 6 of 7 with a score of 77.5.
What are the best alternatives to SearXNG?
The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Google Search, DuckDuckGo, Brave Search, Kagi.

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