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Startpage alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Startpage: fewer rich features such as maps and local listings, and anonymous View breaks some interactive sites. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Startpage, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. DuckDuckGo currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1SearXNG logoSearXNGOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 457.2
  1. SearXNG logo

    1. SearXNGTop pick

    Best for: Self-hosters who want private search pulling from many engines at once

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Startpage

    Self-hosted metasearch that can also pull Google results anonymously.

    Pros

    • Combines results from many engines in one page
    • No tracking or profiling, with optional JavaScript and cookies
    • Fully self-hostable and configurable

    Cons

    • Upstream engines sometimes block or rate-limit instances
    • Public instances vary in speed and reliability
    • Running your own takes some server know-how
    Visit SearXNG 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 SearXNG a good Startpage alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Engines supported
    Up to 261 search services
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.searxng.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Origin
    Fork of searx (2021)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.searxng.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Container, script or manual install
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.searxng.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Startpage alternative for…

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

DuckDuckGo logo

Best Startpage alternative for most people

DuckDuckGo

Similar privacy promise with more features like bangs and its own browser.

SearXNG logo

Best Startpage alternative for a free option

SearXNG

Self-hosted metasearch that can also pull Google results anonymously.

Brave Search logo

Best Startpage alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Brave Search

Private search on an independent index instead of Google-sourced results.

SearXNG logo

Best Startpage alternative for open source

SearXNG

Self-hosted metasearch that can also pull Google results anonymously.

SearXNG logo

Best Startpage alternative for self-hosting

SearXNG

Self-hosted metasearch that can also pull Google results anonymously.

DuckDuckGo logo

Best Startpage alternative for Mac

DuckDuckGo

Similar privacy promise with more features like bangs and its own browser.

DuckDuckGo logo

Best Startpage alternative for Windows

DuckDuckGo

Similar privacy promise with more features like bangs and its own browser.

Kagi logo

Best Startpage alternative for iPhone and Android

Kagi

Paid and ad-free, with result customisation Startpage can't offer.

Qwant logo

Best Startpage alternative for working in the browser

Qwant

A European alternative that also promises not to store search history.

Startpage alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Startpage?

DuckDuckGo ranks first right now. Similar privacy promise with more features like bangs and its own browser. Kagi and Brave Search follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Startpage?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Startpage?

Yes: SearXNG. SearXNG can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Startpage?

The complaints we hear most: fewer rich features such as maps and local listings; anonymous View breaks some interactive sites; ads are still shown, just not personalised.

How is this list ranked?

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