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The best Image Search Engine alternative to Google Search is DuckDuckGo, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Search and many of them are Image Search Engines so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Image Search Engine alternatives to Google Search are Startpage, Qwant, Searx and Ecosia.

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  1. DuckDuckGo icon

    DuckDuckGo

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    Experience a privacy-focused search engine that doesn't track you, featuring Zero-click Info, instant answers, !bangs, and more, built from open-source software for a transparent, user-friendly online search experience.

    112 DuckDuckGo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • F-Droid
    • Yandex Browser
    • Tor
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Comment summary: DuckDuckGo is praised for its privacy focus and tools like bangs and regional search filtering, offering users a non-tracking alternative to Google Search. However, concerns arise about its limited search features and reliance on US-based servers. Positive views emphasize its design, speed, and direct answers, while criticisms point to inadequate search specificity and perceived lack of transparency.
    Top Positive Comment
    somegirlfromit
    16

    Bangs make it easy to search exactly the sites you want for exactly the info you need

    Top Negative Comment
    mp9707
    1

    Certainly better privacy but a really imprecise search

    HAK3R4LIFE
    Positive
    0

    DuckDuckGo Isn't a monopoly

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    • Almost everyone thinks DuckDuckGo is a great Google Search alternative.

    • DuckDuckGo is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Google Search.

    • DuckDuckGo is the most popular free alternative to Google Search.

    • DuckDuckGo is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • DuckDuckGo is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  2. Startpage icon

    Startpage

     273 likes
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    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.

    104 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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    Comments about Startpage as an Alternative to Google Search
    Comment summary: Startpage offers Google search results with a focus on privacy, eliminating user tracking and log-keeping. Users appreciate that it retains the quality of Google results without privacy concerns. However, some mention that Startpage's results may not always match Google's relevance. Its privacy features are highlighted positively, distinguishing it as a viable alternative for those prioritizing security over complete alignment with Google's accuracy.
    Top Positive Comment
    Myliiee
    3

    Google results without Google tracking !

    KeenFlosser
    Positive
    0

    Google search results while preserving your privacy. Amazing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Imagine you can have google search results but without the tracking??

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Startpage is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Startpage is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Startpage is Privacy focusedGoogle Search is not according to our users
  4. Qwant icon

    Qwant

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    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...

    107 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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    Comments about Qwant as an Alternative to Google Search
    Comment summary: Qwant is appreciated for its privacy features, efficiency, and good results, with a strong emphasis on protecting user privacy as it is based in the EU. Users find it attractive and effective, contrasting it with Google Search's lack of privacy. Some comments note Qwant uses Bing for its results, but it is still valued for not being part of a mega-corporation.
    Top Positive Comment
    jakubabayomitsimbukondo
    4

    based in EU, private, fast & efficient.

    Top Negative Comment
    samotron
    5

    Very limited search syntax. Can't exclude keywords.

    Sitric
    Positive
    0

    EU (French) company, helping build the European Search Perspective (search index). Good UI, and decent search results, although for some really power user specific searches it can sometimes be found a bit lacking. That's rare enough though that I find it a suitable replacement for Google search as a daily driver.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Qwant is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Qwant is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Qwant is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  5. Searx icon

    Searx

     292 likes
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    Searx is a free internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from more than 70 search services. Users are neither tracked nor profiled. Additionally, searx can be used over Tor for online anonymity.

    99 Searx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about Searx as an Alternative to Google Search
    Top Positive Comment
    John Fastman
    7

    Searx is open-source. Its business model doesn't involve recording everything you search for and using this to build a profile of all your browsing and then selling that information. Searx is a privacy-respecting search engine, similar in its goals to DuckDuckGo and Startpage.

    Guest
    Positive
    4

    Customizable, protect you from tracking and still provide good search result.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Multiple search engines, including ones you run yourself (like YaCy or Solr) can be plugged into it. The API also makes it possible to carry out your own linguistic analyses of search results to improve accuracy.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Searx is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Searx is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Google Search.

    • Searx is the most popular Open Source alternative to Google Search.

    • Searx is Free and Open SourceGoogle Search is Free and Proprietary
    • Searx is Customizable and Privacy focusedGoogle Search is not according to our users
  6. Ecosia icon

    Ecosia

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    Ecosia is a green search engine that donates at least 80% of its profits from search ad revenue and online shopping to a reforestation program, currently in Burkina Faso. In November 2015 Ecosia celebrated 3 million planted trees and $5 Million donated for the environment.

    111 Ecosia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Comment summary: Ecosia is praised for its environmental impact, with users highlighting tree planting as a positive feature. Many appreciate its privacy focus and transparency in donating earnings. While its search results are generally considered good, some note they are based on Bing, which might not be as accurate as Google. However, the positive environmental impact and privacy advantages are key benefits for many users.
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    4

    Perfect! It's good for the environment, safe and private. What do you want more?

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    KyriiiX
    1

    "Cares about privacy" yeah sure...

    Cylinder
    Positive
    0

    Not very big on features but searching is good enough and just using it plants trees, which is good for the enviroment.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Ecosia is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Ecosia is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Ecosia is Privacy focused, Customizable and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  7. Brave Search icon

    Brave Search

     139 likes
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    Brave Search is built on top of a completely independent index, and doesn’t track users, their searches, or their clicks.

    104 Brave Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Tor
    • Brave
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    Top Positive Comment
    jaam01
    4

    The "discussion section" that index directly from reddit posts helps you find direct answers to questions you would ask in forums, very handy.

    PubFeed
    Positive
    1

    I feel like this gets the best quality results of all the Google alternatives

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It’s a great private search engine. Brave Search also has a great built-in AI and amazing results. I’d recommend it to anyone who’s fed up with Google.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Brave Search is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Brave Search is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Search is Free and Proprietary
    • Brave Search is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  9. Microsoft Bing icon

    Microsoft Bing

     162 likes
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    This is the main entry for the search engine tool. For content related to AI Chatbot and AI-powered features, visit Microsoft Copilot

    106 Microsoft Bing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Xbox
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    Comments about Microsoft Bing as an Alternative to Google Search
    Top Positive Comment
    somegirlfromit
    2

    Excellent default sets of sites searched, resistant to SEO manipulation

    Top Negative Comment
    AlphonseAllais
    1

    He will never rise to Google Search

    Cylinder
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    Good: Best alternative, alternatives for other Google features like dictionary or weather, better result information at the top or side. Bad: Less updates than Google, feels bloated, about the same results and features.

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    • Most users think Microsoft Bing is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Microsoft Bing is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
  10. SearXNG icon

    SearXNG

     123 likes
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    SearXNG is a free internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from various search services and databases. Users are neither tracked nor profiled.

    104 SearXNG alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
    • Docker
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about SearXNG as an Alternative to Google Search
    Third Opinion
    Positive
    0

    Works without javascript. One just have to find a good instance and tune it a bit. All instances have occasional outages but then you can blame google (again!)...

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    • Almost everyone thinks SearXNG is a great Google Search alternative.

    • SearXNG is Free and Open SourceGoogle Search is Free and Proprietary
    • SearXNG is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  11. Yandex.Search icon

    Yandex.Search

     113 likes
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    Yandex is the fastest growing search engine in the world, serving primarily Russian users. It has been experimenting with an English-based search engine, but its main operations are for its Cyrillic engine.

    98 Yandex.Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Telegram
    • iPad
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    Comments about Yandex.Search as an Alternative to Google Search
    jaam01
    Positive
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    The reverse image search is far superior of the ones of Google and Bing, it finds the exact same picture and actually similar ones (in case of art, similar pictures of the same artist).

    Guest
    Positive
    3

    You can find even better stuff on Yandex. Not the most "trendy" results, but good, quality stuff!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It has great results and has great webmaster tools which are easy to use compared to bings tools and Yandex Metrica is great for analytics.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Yandex.Search is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Yandex.Search is the most popular Windows alternative to Google Search.

    • Yandex.Search is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Yandex.Search is Privacy focusedGoogle Search is not according to our users
  12. Mojeek icon

    Mojeek

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

    100 Mojeek alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Comments about Mojeek as an Alternative to Google Search
    Bob
    Positive
    0

    Mojeek is private and gives you keyword-based results. The results are not ranked or manipulated. People and privacy are more important than profit.

    Mojeek has its own index and crawler.

    Baskar
    Negative
    3

    Search results aren't any good.

    Festo
    Positive
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    Good results, at least for English language.

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    • Most users think Mojeek is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Mojeek is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Search is also Free and Proprietary
    • Mojeek is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Search is not according to our users
  13. Kagi Search icon

    Kagi Search

     65 likes
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    Premium search engine where everything on the page matters.

    71 Kagi Search alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Online
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Kagi Search as an Alternative to Google Search
    McFood
    Positive
    2

    Kagi gives me results I enjoy looking at. No ads, listicles are grouped together, SEO spam is easy to filter out. Worth the money so far.

    Janosz Veber
    Positive
    1

    Even though it's paid, I think it's worth it, since you don't get tracked

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    • Almost everyone thinks Kagi Search is a great Google Search alternative.

    • Kagi Search is the most popular Mac alternative to Google Search.

    • Kagi Search is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Search.

    • Kagi Search is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Search is Free and Proprietary
    • Kagi Search is Privacy focusedGoogle Search is not according to our users
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    4get

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    This is a metasearch engine that gets results from other engines, and strips away all of the tracking parameters and Microsoft bullshit they add. Most of the other alternatives to Google jack themselves off about being ""privacy respecting"" or whatever the...

    64 4get alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • Tor
    Search settings retrieved from main instance.
     
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