SearXNG alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave SearXNG: upstream engines sometimes block or rate-limit instances, and public instances vary in speed and reliability. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SearXNG, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. YaCy currently ranks first.
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Best SearXNG alternative for most people
YaCySelf-hosted too, but builds its own peer-to-peer index instead of querying other engines.
Best SearXNG alternative for a free option
StartpageHosted, private access to Google-sourced results without running anything.
Best SearXNG alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
DuckDuckGoPrivate search with no server to maintain.
Best SearXNG alternative for self-hosting
YaCySelf-hosted too, but builds its own peer-to-peer index instead of querying other engines.
Best SearXNG alternative for Mac
YaCySelf-hosted too, but builds its own peer-to-peer index instead of querying other engines.
Best SearXNG alternative for Windows
YaCySelf-hosted too, but builds its own peer-to-peer index instead of querying other engines.
Best SearXNG alternative for Linux
YaCySelf-hosted too, but builds its own peer-to-peer index instead of querying other engines.
Best SearXNG alternative for iPhone and Android
KagiPaid hosted search with similar control over which sites you see.
Best SearXNG alternative for working in the browser
DuckDuckGoPrivate search with no server to maintain.
SearXNG alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to SearXNG?
YaCy ranks first right now. Self-hosted too, but builds its own peer-to-peer index instead of querying other engines. DuckDuckGo and Startpage follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to SearXNG?
Yes. YaCy (open source), DuckDuckGo (free plan + paid) and Startpage (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to SearXNG?
Yes: YaCy and MetaGer. YaCy can also be self-hosted.
Which SearXNG alternatives work on Linux?
YaCy runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from SearXNG?
The complaints we hear most: upstream engines sometimes block or rate-limit instances; public instances vary in speed and reliability; running your own takes some server know-how.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SearXNG, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.