# SearXNG: Free Open Source Alternative to Bing, Brave Search, DuckDuckGo

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/searxng
Last updated: 2026-11-07

SearXNG (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Bing, Brave Search, DuckDuckGo, Google Search. Self-hostable metasearch engine that aggregates results from 270+ sources without tracking or profiling users, with optional JavaScript and Tor support.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: SearXNG
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://docs.searxng.org/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/searxng/searxng
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 39.3k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/searxng/searxng or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Bing.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (6)
Replacing these paid tools with SearXNG saves up to $150/mo ($1,800/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Bing](https://caniforkit.com/bing) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Bing vs SearXNG](https://caniforkit.com/vs/bing-vs-searxng) |
| [Brave Search](https://caniforkit.com/brave-search) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Brave Search vs SearXNG](https://caniforkit.com/vs/brave-search-vs-searxng) |
| [DuckDuckGo](https://caniforkit.com/duckduckgo) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare DuckDuckGo vs SearXNG](https://caniforkit.com/vs/duckduckgo-vs-searxng) |
| [Google Search](https://caniforkit.com/google-search) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Google Search vs SearXNG](https://caniforkit.com/vs/google-search-vs-searxng) |
| [Kagi](https://caniforkit.com/kagi) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Kagi vs SearXNG](https://caniforkit.com/vs/kagi-vs-searxng) |
| [Startpage](https://caniforkit.com/startpage) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Startpage vs SearXNG](https://caniforkit.com/vs/startpage-vs-searxng) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using SearXNG?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Bing.

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- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)