YaCy alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave YaCy: peer-to-peer web results are slow and patchy, and needs a machine running continuously. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces YaCy, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. SearXNG currently ranks first.
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Best YaCy alternative for most people
SearXNGEasier self-hosted search that queries big engines instead of crawling.
Best YaCy alternative for a free option
Marginalia SearchHosted independent index if you don't want to run your own.
Best YaCy alternative for self-hosting
SearXNGEasier self-hosted search that queries big engines instead of crawling.
Best YaCy alternative for working in the browser
MojeekA hosted independent crawler and index with far broader coverage.
YaCy alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to YaCy?
SearXNG ranks first right now. Easier self-hosted search that queries big engines instead of crawling. Marginalia Search and Mwmbl follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to YaCy?
Yes. SearXNG (open source), Marginalia Search (free), Mwmbl (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 YaCy?
Yes: SearXNG, Marginalia Search and Mwmbl. SearXNG can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from YaCy?
The complaints we hear most: peer-to-peer web results are slow and patchy; needs a machine running continuously; interface feels dated.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces YaCy, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.