SearXNG

Intermediate Recommended

SearXNG is one of the best Google Search alternatives. Open source, self-hostable metasearch engine. Aggregates results from dozens of engines without tracking.

Information verified on July 22, 2026

Free and open source Migration difficulty : Easy (2/5)

Description

SearXNG is a metasearch engine that simultaneously queries Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo and dozens of other sources, then presents aggregated results without passing your personal data. You can use a public instance or host your own. Fully customizable: engine selection, categories, themes.

Key features

Multi-engine metasearch
Zero tracking
Self-hostable
Full customization
Public instances available

Strengths

+ Aggregates dozens of engines
+ Self-hostable
+ No tracking
+ Fully customizable

Weaknesses

− Queries are sent to source engines
− Public instances vary in quality
− Technical self-hosting

Recommended for

Users combining results from multiple engines
Self-hosters

SearXNG vs Google Search: the comparison

Comparison between SearXNG and Google Search
Criterion	SearXNG	Google Search
Price	Free and open source	Free
Targeted ads on your data	No	Yes (Google ad profile)
Source code	Open (auditable)	Proprietary
Migration difficulty	Easy (2/5)	—

Comparison

SearXNG aggregates results from multiple engines, offering broader coverage than Brave Search or DuckDuckGo alone. In return, queries pass through source engines.

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