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Mojeek alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Mojeek: smaller index means thinner results on niche topics, and few rich features such as maps or shopping. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Mojeek, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Marginalia Search currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Marginalia Search logoMarginalia SearchFreeYesWeb4 of 466.5
2Brave Search logoBrave SearchFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 462.6
3DuckDuckGo logoDuckDuckGoFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +34 of 459.6
4Mwmbl logoMwmblFreeYesWeb3 of 357.2
  1. DuckDuckGo logo

    3. DuckDuckGo

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

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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mojeek

    More complete everyday results with similar no-tracking promises.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Mojeek 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)
  2. Mwmbl logo

    4. Mwmbl

    Best for: Open-source supporters who want to help build a community-run search index

    FreeOpen sourceWeb

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Mojeek

    Non-profit, open-source engine with a community-built index.

    Pros

    • Non-profit, ad-free and open source
    • Community can curate results directly
    • Fully independent index

    Cons

    • Very small index with limited coverage
    • Not practical as an everyday search engine yet
    • Few features beyond basic web results
    Visit Mwmbl Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Mwmbl a good Mojeek alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mwmbl.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Organisation
    Non-profit
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mwmbl.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Community indexing
    Yes, users help build the index
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mwmbl.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Mojeek alternative for…

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

Marginalia Search logo

Best Mojeek alternative for most people

Marginalia Search

Another independent index, focused on small, non-commercial and older websites.

Mwmbl logo

Best Mojeek alternative for a free option

Mwmbl

Non-profit, open-source engine with a community-built index.

Brave Search logo

Best Mojeek alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Brave Search

Independent index with a larger scale and AI answers.

Marginalia Search logo

Best Mojeek alternative for open source

Marginalia Search

Another independent index, focused on small, non-commercial and older websites.

DuckDuckGo logo

Best Mojeek alternative for Mac

DuckDuckGo

More complete everyday results with similar no-tracking promises.

DuckDuckGo logo

Best Mojeek alternative for Windows

DuckDuckGo

More complete everyday results with similar no-tracking promises.

Kagi logo

Best Mojeek alternative for iPhone and Android

Kagi

Paid engine that also surfaces small-web results and lets you tune rankings.

Marginalia Search logo

Best Mojeek alternative for working in the browser

Marginalia Search

Another independent index, focused on small, non-commercial and older websites.

Mojeek alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Mojeek?

Marginalia Search ranks first right now. Another independent index, focused on small, non-commercial and older websites. Brave Search and DuckDuckGo follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Mojeek?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Mojeek?

Yes: Marginalia Search and Mwmbl.

Why do people switch from Mojeek?

The complaints we hear most: smaller index means thinner results on niche topics; few rich features such as maps or shopping; weak on very recent news.

How is this list ranked?

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