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Ecosia alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Ecosia: depends on Google and Bing for results and ads, and not as privacy-focused as dedicated private engines. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ecosia, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Qwant currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Qwant logoQwantFreeNoWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 466.5
2DuckDuckGo logoDuckDuckGoFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 462.6
3Google Search logoGoogle SearchFreeNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.6
4Microsoft Bing logoMicrosoft BingFreeNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 355.3
  1. Qwant logo

    1. QwantTop pick

    Best for: Europeans who want a privacy-respecting search engine under EU jurisdiction

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ecosia

    Ecosia's European index partner, with a stronger privacy stance.

    Pros

    • Does not keep your search history or sell personal data
    • Hosted in Europe under EU privacy law
    • Separate Qwant Junior for kids

    Cons

    • Results still lean on Bing for much of the web
    • Some AI features need a Qwant account
    • Less polished outside French-language searches
    Visit Qwant Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Qwant a good Ecosia alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Hosting
    France / Europe
    Checked Oct 25, 2026qwant.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Search history
    Not retained
    Checked Oct 25, 2026qwant.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI answers
    Flash Answers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026qwant.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Browser extensions
    Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari
    Checked Oct 25, 2026about.qwant.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. DuckDuckGo logo

    2. DuckDuckGo

    Best for: People who want a familiar, free search engine without being profiled

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ecosia

    Similar everyday results with a clearer no-tracking promise.

    Pros

    • No search history or ad profile tied to you
    • Bangs make jumping to other sites' search very fast
    • Optional private AI chat and a tracker-blocking browser

    Cons

    • Relies heavily on Bing, so results are rarely unique
    • Weaker than Google for local and breaking-news queries
    • Still shows ads, just not personalised ones
    Visit DuckDuckGo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is DuckDuckGo a good Ecosia alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Launched
    2008
    Checked Oct 25, 2026duckduckgo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly searches
    3 billion
    Checked Oct 25, 2026duckduckgo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Result sources
    Many sources plus own crawler (DuckDuckBot)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026duckduckgo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    AI chat
    Duck.ai, free and optional
    Checked Oct 25, 2026duckduckgo.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Microsoft Bing logo

    4. Microsoft Bing

    Best for: Windows and Edge users, and people who like strong image and video search

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Ecosia

    The same family of results with Microsoft Rewards points for searching.

    Pros

    • Own large index, also used by many smaller engines
    • Good image and video search, plus built-in image generation
    • Rewards points for searching

    Cons

    • Busy results pages with ads, news and promotions
    • Pushes Edge and Microsoft services fairly hard
    • Search activity is tied to your Microsoft account when signed in
    Visit Microsoft Bing Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Microsoft Bing a good Ecosia alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Positioning
    AI-powered search and answer engine
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Image generation
    Bing Image Creator
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Safe search
    Yes, configurable filters
    Checked Oct 25, 2026microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Ecosia alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Qwant logo

Best Ecosia alternative for most people

Qwant

Ecosia's European index partner, with a stronger privacy stance.

Google Search logo

Best Ecosia alternative for a free option

Google Search

Richer local, maps and shopping results if those matter more.

DuckDuckGo logo

Best Ecosia alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

DuckDuckGo

Similar everyday results with a clearer no-tracking promise.

DuckDuckGo logo

Best Ecosia alternative for Mac

DuckDuckGo

Similar everyday results with a clearer no-tracking promise.

DuckDuckGo logo

Best Ecosia alternative for Windows

DuckDuckGo

Similar everyday results with a clearer no-tracking promise.

Microsoft Bing logo

Best Ecosia alternative for iPhone and Android

Microsoft Bing

The same family of results with Microsoft Rewards points for searching.

Mojeek logo

Best Ecosia alternative for working in the browser

Mojeek

Independent UK index hosted in a green data centre, with no tracking.

Ecosia alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Ecosia?

Qwant ranks first right now. Ecosia's European index partner, with a stronger privacy stance. DuckDuckGo and Google Search follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Ecosia?

Yes. Qwant (free), DuckDuckGo (free plan + paid), Google Search (free) and Mojeek (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Ecosia?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Ecosia?

The complaints we hear most: depends on Google and Bing for results and ads; not as privacy-focused as dedicated private engines; impact depends on people clicking ads.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Ecosia, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.