Free DuckDuckGo Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to DuckDuckGo for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Android alternative is Startpage. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to DuckDuckGo and many of them are free and available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Android alternatives to DuckDuckGo are Qwant, Ecosia, Mojeek and Google Search.

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  1. Startpage icon

    Startpage

     288 likes

    Privacy-focused search engine that uses Google results minus trackers and ads, it stores no personal data, offers Anonymous View, and breaks filter bubbles for diverse results, built by Surfboard Holding B.V., Startpage is committed to privacy by controlling user data.

    107 Startpage alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Tor
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Startpage vs DuckDuckGo Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    beat_truck
    4

    They don't censor your search results, which DDG now does.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    25

    One of the main reasons for using DuckDuckGo is to escape Google gov propaganda. StartPage doesn't fix that problem.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ribbonwoodclose
    Positive
    0

    I like startpage as it focus is on privacy. https://www.digr.co also has focus on privacy and is ad-free .

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 6 comments
    • Startpage is Free and ProprietaryDuckDuckGo is also Free and Proprietary
  2. Qwant icon

    Qwant

     180 likes

    Qwant is a European web search engine, launched in July 2013 and operated from Paris. It uses Bing in order to provide people with web search results. It claims not to employ user tracking and doesn't personalize search results in order to avoid trapping users in a filter...

    106 Qwant alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Qwant vs DuckDuckGo Comments
    Akino
    Positive
    11

    Works same as Google but in better and with more privacy. It cans aggregate Web, News and social feeds

    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    It is more private than DuckDuckGo because its in Europe, and is the LEAST gov propaganda out of any search engine you could ever possibly find!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -4

    I prefer the results over duckduckgo

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Qwant is Free and ProprietaryDuckDuckGo is also Free and Proprietary
  4. Ecosia icon

    Ecosia

     153 likes

    Eco-focused search engine donating most profits to reforestation, with funding from search ads and online shopping, supporting millions of trees planted, transparency, and mobile app access for users to contribute to climate action through daily searches.

    111 Ecosia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Ecosia vs DuckDuckGo Comments
    youlk1234
    Negative
    0

    My problem: WHERE DO THEY GET THE MONEY TO PLANT THE TREES??? Probabily selling data , customized advertisement etc. So they are ecologic without being private, which doesn't make it usable for some cases (most too)

    XarBuXar
    Positive
    4

    Do the same things, get more trees!

    RemovedUser
    Positive
    1

    It does the same thing, it just plants trees

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Ecosia is Free and ProprietaryDuckDuckGo is also Free and Proprietary
  5. Mojeek icon

    Mojeek

     62 likes

    Mojeek, the alternative search engine that puts the people who use it first.

    103 Mojeek alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Mojeek Homepage (light mode)
     
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    Mojeek vs DuckDuckGo Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    panoptes
    3

    It's like DuckDuckGo (private and all that) but it has its own index. The complete package.

    anathemise
    Positive
    0

    DuckDuckGo is rebadged Bing whereas MoMoJeek is its own thing

    Minnie Chang
    Positive
    1

    Mojeek is DuckDuckGo but with its own results

    3 of 5 comments
    • Mojeek is Free and ProprietaryDuckDuckGo is also Free and Proprietary
  6. Google Search icon

    Google Search

     981 likes

    This leading search engine offers personalized search results, supporting images, videos, and news queries. It features voice search, predictive text, and real-time suggestions, accessible on all devices. With multi-language support and AI enhancements, it provides fast and relevant information for global users.

    117 Google Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
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    Google Search vs DuckDuckGo Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    0

    because it brings search results i care

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    29

    DuckDuckGo focuses on privacy, while google does not whatsoever.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    mgrey98792
    Negative
    0

    No way is Google like a privacy search engine. People build privacy search engines to distance themselves from Google.

    3 of 10 comments
    • Google Search is Free and ProprietaryDuckDuckGo is also Free and Proprietary
  7. You.com icon

    You.com

     52 likes

    You.com is an AI-powered productivity platform designed to help individuals and teams streamline their work with intelligent tools. It integrates research, computation, and creative capabilities, allowing users to analyze complex topics, solve data challenges, and generate...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    You.com screenshot 1
     
  9. Arc Search icon

    Arc Search

     13 likes

    Arc Search is a modern, AI-powered mobile browser. Features include a quick keyboard pop-up for searches, ad and tracker blocking, webpage summaries with the Browse for Me feature, auto-archive for inactive tabs, and a distraction-free Reader mode.

    69 Arc Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Arc Search screenshot 1
     
  10. Swisscows icon

    Swisscows

     23 likes

    Privacy-first search engine providing web and image searches with no data tracking, no profiling, servers in Switzerland for privacy, encrypted connections, and automatic filtering of offensive or adult content to ensure a family-friendly experience.

    81 Swisscows alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Swisscows vs DuckDuckGo Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Better privacy, hosted in Switzerland and not on Micro$oft servers

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Swisscows is Freemium and ProprietaryDuckDuckGo is Free and Proprietary
  11. Presearch icon

    Presearch

     86 likes

    Presearch is a community-powered, decentralized search engine that provides better results while protecting your privacy and rewarding you when you search.

    93 Presearch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    (Light Mode) Homepage
     
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    1
    Presearch vs DuckDuckGo Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Community driven, decentralized unlike DuckDuckGo

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Presearch is Free and ProprietaryDuckDuckGo is also Free and Proprietary
  12. Lilo icon

    Lilo

     16 likes

    Say hello to Lilo - the search engine which funds life changing projects of your choice for free.

    73 Lilo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Lilo vs DuckDuckGo Comments
    Reptile Person
    0

    Dosen't sound like DuckDuckGo really

    Merryfurr
    Negative
    0

    Privacy search and finance search aren't the same

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Lilo is Free and ProprietaryDuckDuckGo is also Free and Proprietary
  13. Onion Search Engine icon

    Onion Search Engine

     9 likes

    Free anonymous search engine for the Tor network and dark web. No cookies, no JavaScript, no logs. Indexes .onion hidden services with a Threat Intelligence API for security professionals.

    66 Onion Search Engine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Onion Search Engine screenshot 1
     
  14. Searxist icon

    Searxist

     4 likes

    A simple Android app to wrap SearXNG with Material You colors, plus some system integrations.

    53 Searxist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Searxist screenshot 1
     
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