SearXNG
Self-hostable metasearch engine that aggregates results from 270+ sources without tracking or profiling users, with optional JavaScript and Tor support.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/searxng/searxng or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Bing.
Replaces 6 paid apps
up to $150/mo ($1,800/yr) in subscriptions
SearXNG FAQ
Common questions
Is SearXNG free and open source?+
SearXNG is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Self-hostable metasearch engine that aggregates results from 270+ sources without tracking or profiling users, with optional JavaScript and Tor support.
What paid software does SearXNG replace?+
SearXNG serves as a free replacement for 6 paid SaaS applications: Bing, Brave Search, DuckDuckGo, Google Search, Kagi, Startpage, saving up to $150/month ($1,800/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up SearXNG?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/searxng/searxng or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with SearXNG?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Bing.