SearXNG
Privacy-respecting self-hosted metasearch engine
FreeOpen Source3 impressions
SearXNG is a free alternative to Perplexity.
SearXNG is a self-hosted metasearch engine that aggregates results without tracking users.
- for
- Developers and privacy-conscious users who want a searchable web without profiling.
- pricing
- open source
- license
- AGPL-3.0
Key features
- Meta-search aggregation — Combines results from up to 261 search services into a single query.
- No tracking or profiling — Never stores user queries or personal data.
- Tor support — Can be accessed over Tor for added anonymity.
- Self-hosting — Installable via scripts, containers, or package managers on your own server.
- Plugin system — Extend functionality with custom plugins and answerers.
- Administration API — Manage settings and instances programmatically.
Use cases
- Provide a private search portal for an organization’s intranet.
- Replace third-party search widgets on a website with a privacy-preserving alternative.
- Run a personal search instance on a home server or VPS.
- Integrate anonymous search into a custom application via the Search API.
SearXNG vs alternatives
 Plausible |  Umami |  Coolify |  Insomnia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Self-hosted private web search | Privacy-first analytics | Analytics without tracking | Self-hosted app deployment | API testing and debugging |
| Pricing | Open source | Subscription | Free | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- SearXNG vs Plausible: Plausible focuses on privacy-friendly web analytics, not search.
- SearXNG vs Umami: Umami provides privacy-focused website analytics, not a metasearch engine.
- SearXNG vs Coolify: Coolify is a self-hosted PaaS for deploying apps, unrelated to search.
- SearXNG vs Insomnia: Insomnia is an API client for testing endpoints, not a search engine.
SearXNG FAQ
Is SearXNG free to use?+
Yes, SearXNG is released under an open-source license and can be used without cost.
Do searches get logged or profiled?+
No, the engine does not track or store user queries, ensuring privacy.
Can I run SearXNG on my own server?+
Yes, it provides installation scripts, Docker containers, and step-by-step guides for self-hosting.
Does SearXNG work over Tor?+
Yes, you can access a SearXNG instance through Tor for anonymous browsing.
How can I extend SearXNG functionality?+
Through its plugin system and Administration API you can add custom answerers, result processors, or new search engines.
Summarized by DevHunt from docs.searxng.org · Oct 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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